Two Indian Nationals Executed in UAE After Court Upholds Death Sentences

Two Indian Nationals Executed in UAE After Court Upholds Death Sentences

Two Indian nationals, Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, have been executed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being sentenced to death in separate murder cases. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the executions on Thursday.

According to the MEA, the UAE’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, upheld their sentences. Despite diplomatic efforts, including legal assistance and mercy petitions sent by the Indian embassy, the UAE authorities proceeded with the executions.

“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 February 2025 that these two sentences have been carried out,” the MEA stated, as reported by ANI.

Two Indian nationals, Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, were convicted on murder charges and handed out death sentences in the UAE. The highest court of UAE, the Court of Cassation, upheld the sentences. The Embassy provided all possible consular…

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2025