Two Indian nationals who were sentenced to death in separate murder cases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been executed, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
“The embassy provided all possible consular and legal assistance, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the Government of UAE for the Indian nationals. The UAE authorities informed the embassy on 28 Feb 2025 that these two sentences have been carried out,” the MEA said, according to ANI.
It added that the families of the two were informed and that the embassy has been in touch with them and facilitating their participation in the last rites.
"Burial of Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, an Indian national, took place today. His family members were also present to pay their last respects and participate in prayers prior to his burial,” the MEA said.
Last month, Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, was executed in the UAE on February 15. She was facing the death sentence for the death of a child under her care.