Abdul Rahim, a Kerala native who spent 20 years in a Saudi prison, returned home on Bakrid after Malayalis worldwide raised Rs 34 crore for his release.
Rahim was sentenced to death in 2006
May 28, 2026
05:49 pm
What's the storyAbdul Rahim, a native of Feroke, Kerala, returned home on Eid al-Adha after spending nearly two decades in a Saudi Arabian prison. His release came after an intense crowdfunding campaign by Malayalis across the globe.
Rahim was sentenced to death for the accidental death of his Saudi sponsor's differently-abled son in 2006.
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