Amid media reports claiming that the death sentence of Nimisha Priya has been revoked and that there is an agreement to release the Kerala nurse imprisoned in Yemen, the Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that such reports are incorrect.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Nimisha Priya case is a sensitive matter and the Centre has been giving all possible assistance of the Kerala nurse.
He added that Yemen postponed her execution as a result of the Centre's concerted efforts the local authorities in the war-struck nation.
“We continue to closely follow the matter and render all possible assistance. We are also in touch with some friendly governments on the issue. I would once again reiterate that this is a sensitive and complex case,” he added.
Jaiswal warned that media reports based on misinformation and speculation “are most unhelpful” “We would urge all to be mindful of this,” he said, adding that reports about Nimisha's death sentence being revoked and an agreement has been reached for her release are “incorrect”.
“This is a sensitive matter and we urge all sides to stay away from misinformation,” he reiterated.
