Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya to be executed in Yemen on July 16 for murder

Kerala-born nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for murdering a Yemeni national, is set to be executed on July 16, according to human rights activist Samuel Jerome.

Jerome, who is part of the Save Nimisha Priya action council and has been involved in negotiations with Yemeni officials and the victim’s family, confirmed that the letter of execution has been issued and the jail authorities have officially informed Nimisha of the date.