India extending all possible assistance, in touch with friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

August 1, 2025 10:21 PM

India extending all possible assistance, in touch with friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday called the Nimisha Priya case a "sensitive matter" and stated that India is extending all possible assistance and is engaging with friendly governments on the issue. While addressing a weekly media briefing on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that sentencing of Nimisha Priya was deferred and India continues to closely follow the matter. He urged all sides to stay away from misinformation on the case while reiterating the sensitivit...

India assures support for Kerala’s Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen

December 31, 2024 10:47 AM

India assures support for Kerala’s Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen

India announced on Tuesday that it is extending "all possible assistance" to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni national. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are aware of the sentencing of Ms. Nimisha Priya in Yemen. We understand that the family of Ms Priya is exploring relevant options. The government is extending all possible help in the matter." The statement follows the recen...