New Delhi: Days after they were executed, two Indian nationals- Shahzadi Khan and Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu- were buried in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the presence of their family members.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Shahzadi and Arangilottu were buried following regulations of the UAE.

Thirty-year-old Shahzadi, a caregiver from Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, was executed last month, months after a court found her guilty of allegedly murdering a four-month-old child.

Rinash, who hailed from Kannur in Kerala, was handed a death sentence for allegedly killing a UAE national and was executed a few weeks ago.

"Burial of Shahzadi Khan, an Indian national, was conducted today in Abu Dhabi as per regulations of the UAE authorities," the MEA said.

"Prior to her burial, the authorised representatives of Shahzadi's family paid respect to the mortal remains. They also attended the funeral prayers at the mosque as well as the burial at the Baniyas cemetery," it said.

Embassy officials assisted the authorised representatives in this regard as well as attended the last rites, it added.

While Shahzadi was executed on February 15, the date of Rinash's execution is not immediately known. There has been an indication that he was executed in the second half of last month.

The MEA added: "The burial of Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, an Indian national, also took place today. His family members were also present to pay their last respects and participate in prayers before his burial."

Shahzadi had been in Abu Dhabi police custody since February 10, 2023, and was sentenced to death on July 31 that year. The news of her execution came to light last month during a Delhi High Court hearing on February 28, when the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that she was hanged.

The MEA had said that the Indian Embassy provided all possible legal assistance to Shahzadi, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the government of the UAE.

PTI