2 Indian nationals, both Kerala natives, executed in UAE for murders; centre informs families

2 Indian nationals, both Kerala natives, executed in UAE for murders; centre informs families

Mangalore Today News Network

UAE, March 7, 2025: Two Indian nationals were executed in UAE in separate murder cases after they were convicted, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

The nationals sentenced to death have been identified as Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil. Both are residents of Kerala.

The MEA said the duo were executed after the highest court in the UAE, the Court of Cassation, upheld the sentences, India Today reported.

It has been learnt that Muhammed Rinash was convicted of the murder of an Emirati national, while Muraleedharan was sentenced for killing an Indian.

The UAE notified the Indian Embassy of the executions on February 28. According to the MEA, the embassy sent appeals for pardons and mercy to the UAE government, among other consular and legal support, to the Indian citizens.

The MEA informed that the families of the concerned individuals have been informed. The Embassy is also in touch with them and facilitating their participation in the last rites.

In February this year, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh was executed in the UAE for allegedly killing a four-month-old child under her care in December 2022. She was employed as a caregiver in Abu Dhabi when the child died after receiving routine vaccinations, and Shahzadi was accused of causing the death.