Desperate Plea: Father Seeks Justice as Indian Woman Faces Execution in UAE

Dubai -  In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, faces the death penalty in Abu Dhabi, sparking an urgent appeal from her father to the Indian government. Shahzadi, who worked as a caregiver, was sentenced to death in July 2023 following the tragic death of a four-month-old infant under her care. What initially appeared to be a routine case took a dark twist when reports surfaced of a forced confession allegedly obtained under torture.  

Shahzadi's nightmare began in February 2023 when a video confession emerged, a confession she claims was coerced. Despite the child's parents refusing an autopsy and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the case, the UAE court dismissed her appeal in February 2024. Now, with her execution looming, her father, Shabbir Khan, has moved the Delhi High Court, urging the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to intervene.  

The case highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers, especially women, in foreign countries. It raises critical questions about justice, diplomatic intervention, and the protection of Indian citizens abroad. Shahzadi's plea for mercy echoes the stories of countless others caught in legal limbo in unfamiliar lands.  

With time running out, the spotlight now falls on the Indian government—will they act swiftly to save one of their own, or will Shahzadi become another forgotten name in the fight for justice?