Emotional Reunion as Kerala Man Returns Home After Two Decades in Saudi Prison
Emotional reception to Kerala man who returns from Saudi prison after two decades

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Abdul Rahim, a man from Feroke in Kozhikode district, Kerala, returned home after spending nearly two decades in a Saudi Arabian prison for accidentally killing a differently-abled child. His release was facilitated by a crowdfunding effort that raised ₹34 crore to pay the blood money, allowing him to reunite with his family on Bakrid.
- 01Abdul Rahim was convicted in 2006 for the accidental death of a differently-abled child in Saudi Arabia.
- 02His family raised ₹34 crore through crowdfunding to pay the blood money of 15 million Saudi Riyals.
- 03Rahim's return coincided with Bakrid, adding to the family's joy.
- 04The emotional reunion drew hundreds of supporters to his home in Kozhikode.
- 05Rahim was only 20 years old when he went to Saudi Arabia for work.
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Abdul Rahim, a resident of Feroke in Kozhikode district, Kerala, returned home on Thursday after serving nearly two decades in a Saudi Arabian prison. Convicted in 2006 for the accidental death of a differently-abled child during an altercation, Rahim's case drew significant public attention. His family successfully raised ₹34 crore through a crowdfunding initiative to pay the blood money of 15 million Saudi Riyals, which was accepted by the deceased child's family in 2024. This financial relief allowed Rahim to avoid the death penalty. The reunion was marked by emotional scenes as hundreds gathered outside his home to welcome him back, especially as his return coincided with Bakrid, a festival of joy and celebration. Rahim, who left for Saudi Arabia at the age of 20 to work as a driver, expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him during his ordeal, particularly his elderly mother, Fathima, whom he embraced tearfully upon his return.
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Rahim's return has brought joy to his family and the local community, highlighting the power of collective support in difficult times.
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