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NEW DELHI<\/strong>: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has officially debunked a viral campaign by self-proclaimed evangelist K.A. Paul, who was seeking to raise \u20b98.3 crore for the release of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. The ministry has warned the public against falling for the “misleading” and “fake” campaign, stating that any such efforts are unverified and not sanctioned by the Indian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central Government’s Report<\/strong>: No Official “Blood Money” Agreement<\/strong><\/em>: The MEA’s report confirms that there is no official or legally binding agreement on “blood money” with the victim’s family. While talks and efforts to secure a pardon are ongoing, they are being handled by official channels, including the Indian embassy in Yemen and diplomatic intermediaries. The amount of \u20b98.3 crore mentioned by K.A. Paul is not a part of any official negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lack of Credibility and Authorization<\/em><\/strong>: The ministry has stated that K.A. Paul’s campaign is not authorized and is being conducted without the knowledge or approval of the Indian government. The report highlights that such unauthorized campaigns can complicate and jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning Against Misinformation<\/em><\/strong>: The MEA has issued a strong warning to the public, particularly to Indians both at home and abroad, to exercise caution and verify any information regarding Nimisha Priya’s case. The ministry has advised citizens not to contribute to any unauthorized donation drives and to rely on official updates from the MEA or the Indian Embassy in Yemen. Background<\/strong>: NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has officially debunked a viral campaign by self-proclaimed evangelist K.A. Paul, who was seeking to raise \u20b98.3 crore for the release of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. The ministry has warned the public against falling for the “misleading” and “fake”…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n
The campaign, which gained traction on social media, claimed that a “blood money” deal of \u20b98.3 crore had been negotiated with the victim’s family, and that the funds were required to secure Nimisha Priya’s freedom. K.A. Paul had been actively soliciting donations online, citing his personal negotiations with the Yemeni authorities and the family of the deceased.
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The MEA’s response came after reports and queries regarding the legitimacy of the campaign reached the ministry. The government’s report on the matter, while not a formal document released to the public, was communicated through official channels and public statements. The report’s key findings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was sentenced to death in Yemen in 2017 for the murder of a Yemeni national. Since her conviction, multiple efforts have been made by her family, activists, and the Indian government to secure her release. However, the legal and political complexities in Houthi-controlled Yemen have made the process challenging.
The MEA’s decision to publicly disown the campaign is a clear attempt to curb the spread of misinformation and to prevent a situation where people are defrauded under the guise of a humanitarian cause. The ministry has reiterated its commitment to continue working through official channels to secure a positive outcome for Nimisha Priya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"