NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that the burial of two Indian nationals, Shahzadi Khan and Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, who were executed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), took place earlier in the day in the presence of their family members.
Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, was executed on February 15 in Abu Dhabi following her conviction for the death of a four-month-old child under her care. The UAE authorities informed the Indian Embassy about her execution on February 28. The MEA said that all possible consular and legal assistance was provided to her family, including facilitating their participation in the last rites.
Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, a native of Kerala, was executed on February 28 after being convicted of murdering an Emirati national. His burial also took place on Thursday.
The MEA had submitted mercy petitions on behalf of both individuals but noted that the UAE’s highest court upheld their sentences. The Indian Embassy assisted their families throughout the process.
Last rites of Shahzadi Khan
MEA said that the “burial of Shahjadi Khan was conducted today in Abu Dhabi as per the regulations of UAE authorities.”
“Prior to her burial, the authorised representatives of Shahzadi’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. Embassy officials assisted the authorised representatives in this regard as well as attended the last rites,” the ministry added.
Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu buried
“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 XP division of ministry of external affairs said.
MEA expressed its condolences to the families and reiterated its efforts to provide legal support throughout the case.
