New Delhi: Days after they were executed, two Indian nationals — Shahjadi Khan and Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu — were buried in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the presence of their family members.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Shahjadi and Arangilottu were buried following regulations of the UAE.
Thirty-year-old Shahjadi, a caregiver from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, was executed last month, months after a court found her guilty of allegedly murdering a four-month-old child.
Rinash, who hailed from Kannur in Kerala, was handed the death sentence for allegedly killing a UAE national and was executed a few weeks ago.
“Burial of Shahjadi Khan, an Indian national, was conducted today in Abu Dhabi as per regulations of the UAE authorities,” the MEA said.
“Prior to her burial, the authorised representatives of Shahjadi’s family paid respect to the mortal remains. They also attended the funeral prayers at the mosque as well as the burial at the Baniyas cemetery,” it said.
Embassy officials assisted the authorised representatives in this regard as well as attended the last rites, it added.
While Shahjadi was executed February 15, the date of Rinash’s execution is not immediately known. There has been indication that he was executed in the second half of last month.
The MEA added: “The burial of Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, an Indian national, also took place today. His family members were also present for paying their last respects and participating in prayers prior to his burial.”
Shahjadi had been in Abu Dhabi police custody since February 10, 2023, and was sentenced to death July 31, 2023. The news of her execution came to light last month during a Delhi High Court hearing February 28 when the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that she was hanged.
The MEA had said that the Indian Embassy provided all possible legal assistance to Shahjadi, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the government of the UAE.
PTI