How thousands, disregarding race & religion, raised ₹34 cr as 'blood money' to save a man's life

Apr 17, 2024 | 19:08 IST

Malayalis from all over the world contribute to a crowdfunding campaign for Kerala native Abdul Rahim, who has been stuck in a Saudi jail since 2006 for causing an accidental death

This is a real Kerala story.

This month, Machilakath Abdul Rahim, awarded capital punishment for murder in Saudi Arabia years ago, knew that he was days from being executed. Violent death seemed a certainty.

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How thousands, disregarding race & religion, raised ₹34 cr as 'blood money' to save a man's life

Malayalis from all over the world contribute to a crowdfunding campaign for Kerala native Abdul Rahim, who has been stuck in a Saudi jail since 2006 for causing an accidental death

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How thousands, disregarding race & religion, raised ₹34 cr as 'blood money' to save a man's life

Malayalis from all over the world contribute to a crowdfunding campaign for Kerala native Abdul Rahim, who has been stuck in a Saudi jail since 2006 for causing an accidental death

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