The MEA also emphasised that New Delhi has no formal diplomatic ties with the current Houthi-controlled administration in Sana’a, limiting any direct engagement.Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala, was convicted in 2017 for the alleged murder of a Yemeni national and has been imprisoned in Sana’a since. Her execution, initially set for July 16, was postponed following intervention by Indian officials.Reiterating its commitment, the MEA said, “Safety and security of Indian nationals is a top priority, and the Ministry is making all possible efforts in this case.”It added that any negotiation efforts must come from Nimisha’s family or their authorised representatives in keeping with the Supreme Court’s direction.The rejection comes amid growing public appeals to save Nimisha Priya, but underscores the complex diplomatic and legal terrain India must navigate in a region gripped by ongoing conflict.
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