Two more Indians executed in UAE; MEA informs deceased families

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has executed two Indian nationals from Kerala, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The ministry confirmed that the families of the deceased were informed about the execution.

Both individuals Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, were convicted of murder and sentenced to death by a UAE court. Following legal proceedings, the Court of Cassation upheld the sentences.

Muhammad Rinash, a native of Thalassery, was arrested in connection with the murder of a UAE citizen, while Muraleedharan was convicted for killing an Indian national. 

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The MEA emphasized that both individuals were provided with all possible diplomatic and legal assistance before the execution.

Rinash’s mother had earlier submitted a plea to the Kerala Chief Minister and other officials, asserting that her son acted in self-defense against a mentally unstable person and had no prior criminal history. 

Shahzadi Khan Executed

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Earlier Shahzadi Khan (33) of Banda in UP was executed in Abu Dhabi after being convicted of murdering a child she was caring for. 

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