Kozhikode: The deadline loomed just like the sword of Damocles however an astonishing 4 days is all it took for individuals in Kerala to channel their compassion and rally collectively to lift an astounding Rs 34 crore to save lots of a person from the state from the gallows in Saudi Arabia.
In a show of solidarity, individuals in Kerala have come collectively to save lots of Abdul Rahim, who hails from Kozhikode, whose solely probability to reside is to pay the blood cash of 15 million Saudi Riyals which involves round Rs 34 crore, earlier than April 18, 2024.
Rahim has spent 18 years behind bars within the Gulf nation for allegedly killing a Saudi boy in 2006.
Till 5 days in the past, the motion committee, fashioned to work for the discharge of Rahim, may increase solely a meagre quantity however because the deadline neared, the marketing campaign was intensified and assist poured in from Kerala individuals from internationally, the motion committee fashioned to assist Rahim, stated on Friday.
Native individuals stated Rahim was jailed in 2006 after he accidently triggered the demise of a specially-abled boy whom he was caring for. He was sentenced to demise in 2018 after the household of the Saudi boy refused to grant amnesty.
The motion committee members advised the media that the appeals have been rejected by the highest courts however later the household agreed to pardon Rahim if he pays ‘blood cash.’
Praising the spirit of Kerala individuals, Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, stated it was the “Actual Kerala Story” of compassion and reality.
He stated within the face of relentless hate campaigns focusing on Kerala, “the indomitable spirit of Malayalis shines by”, upholding collectively the state’s resilience and compassion.
“Abdul Rahim’s story, a Kerala man going through execution in Saudi Arabia, symbolises this resistance. With 34 crore rupees raised for his launch, Kerala’s dedication to its individuals and values is crystal clear, shattering divisive lies.
“Gratitude to all those that joined fingers for this humanitarian trigger. United, we’ll proceed sharing the Actual Kerala Story of compassion and reality,” Vijayan posted on X.
The motion committee, which met the media stated greater than 75 organisations within the Gulf area, together with Kerala-based businessman Bobby Chemmannur and varied political organisations within the state, labored tirelessly in the previous couple of days to fulfill the deadline.
“Hundreds of widespread individuals contributed no matter they may and all helped us to lift the cash,” a member of the committee advised the media right here.
His mom stated she by no means thought that such an quantity might be raised.
“I had no hope as now we have no means to lift Rs 34 crore. However in some way it was all made attainable,” she stated.
The committee stated all of the transactions have been by a cellular software created for the aim of crowdsourcing and it ensures transparency within the matter.
Chemmanur organised a number of occasions prior to now few days to lift cash. He additionally organized for the sale of certainly one of his merchandise and donated the quantity for the trigger. The businessman has additionally assured to provide a job to Rahim as soon as he’s again within the state.
