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Saudi Releases Kerala Man After 20 Years, Blood Money Paid

5/28/2026

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Saudi Arabia released Abdul Rahim, a Kerala man, after his 20-year prison term, enabling his return to India.
Saudi courts reduced his death sentence to 20 years after the victim’s family accepted blood money of Rs 34 crore.
Keralites raised Rs 30 crore in four days, leaving Rs 4 crore pending, to meet the blood-money demand.
Rahim arrived at Kozhikode airport on May 28, 2026, reuniting with his mother after two decades.

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Saudi Arabia released Abdul Rahim, a Kerala man, after his 20-year prison term, enabling his return to India.
Saudi courts reduced his death sentence to 20 years after the victim’s family accepted blood money of Rs 34 crore.
Keralites raised Rs 30 crore in four days, leaving Rs 4 crore pending, to meet the blood-money demand.
Rahim arrived at Kozhikode airport on May 28, 2026, reuniting with his mother after two decades.