Local people said Rahim was jailed in 2006 after he accidently caused the death of a specially-abled boy whom he was taking care of. He was sentenced to death in 2018 after the family of the Saudi boy refused to grant amnesty.The action committee members told the media that the appeals were rejected by the top courts but later the family agreed to pardon Rahim if he pays ‘blood money.’ Praising the spirit of Kerala people, Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, said it was the “Real Kerala Story” of compassion and truth.He said in the face of relentless hate campaigns targeting Kerala, “the indomitable spirit of Malayalis shines through”, upholding together the state’s resilience and compassion.”Abdul Rahim’s story, a Kerala man facing execution in Saudi Arabia, symbolises this resistance. With 34 crore rupees raised for his release, Kerala’s commitment to its people and values is crystal clear, shattering divisive lies.”Gratitude to all those who joined hands for this humanitarian cause. United, we’ll continue sharing the Real Kerala Story of compassion and truth,” Vijayan posted on X.



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