Will Nimisha Priya Be Saved Before July 16? Countdown Begins in Yemen Jail

Sana’a (Sana’a Governorate) [Yemen], July 08: Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old nurse from Kerala’s Palakkad district, is facing death in Yemen. A letter from the public prosecutor confirmed she will be executed on July 16. She is currently in jail in Sana’a, the capital city under Houthi control. Samuel Jerome Baskaran, a social worker, confirmed this update and is working with Talal’s family and Yemeni authorities. The Indian government said it is in regular contact with both the local officials. They are also contact in Priya’s family. People across India are now watching closely. They are hoping for a last-minute breakthrough that could save her life.

A Passport Leads to a Fatal End

Priya had joined hands with Yemeni citizen Talal Abdo Mehdi to open a clinic, which was a legal need for foreign nurses. But things went wrong when Talal reportedly kept her passport. To retrieve it, Priya gave him a sedative, which accidentally led to his death. She, along with a Yemeni colleague named Hanan, allegedly did something unexpected. They disposed of the body in a water tank. This incident happened in 2017. A trial court found her guilty. The decision was later upheld by the Yemeni Supreme Judicial Council. Later the President of Yemen also approved it.

Family Broken, But Hope Still Alive

Priya had moved to Yemen in 2011. She moved there for a better future. But in 2014, her husband and daughter had to return to India. They returned due to money problems. The ongoing war and unstable conditions in Yemen stopped the family from reuniting. She stayed back to continue working. Now, after nearly a decade of separation, her daughter is waiting in India, hoping her mother will return. The pain is deep, but the family still believes that efforts made by the government, NGOs, and social workers like Baskaran can turn this around and bring her home safely.

Government’s Role Under Close Watch

The Indian Government responded about this news. They said that they have been giving full support to Priya’s family. Officials shared that they are closely monitoring the situation. But with the clock ticking, many are wondering if anything more can be done or not. Since the Yemeni case has been largely handled by the Houthi militia, the matter has become more complicated. Baskaran is planning another visit to Yemen. Baskaran has also made an offer to Talal’s family. But so far, they have not responded. The question now is whether diplomacy can save a life in just a few days. 

Community Voices and Rising Concern

This case is no longer just about one person. It has become a symbol of what many Indians face when working abroad. People are asking tough questions—could this have been avoided? Should there be stronger legal help for Indian workers in foreign lands? Many people are praying, signing petitions, and urging leaders to act quickly. With only days left before July 16, everyone’s eyes are on Yemen. Can one life be saved in time, or will a silence fall too soon?