Uncertainty in Abdul Rahim’s release, Riyadh court to consider case later

RIYADH: There is uncertainty in the release of Abdul Rahim of Kodampuzha near Feroke in Kozhikode, jailed in Saudi Arabia. Though the Riyadh court initially considered the case on the release of Rahim at 8 am local time, it was later postponed to another day. This is the seventh time the case is being postponed. The court said a scrutiny was needed on his release.

Even though the case was considered six times earlier, the decision on his release was delayed due to various reasons. Although the court considered the plea on January 15, the case was postponed to today, citing the need for more time for scrutiny and further study. Rahim's mother had earlier said that her only wish was to see her son before her death.

Abdul Rahim was jailed in December 2006 for the murder of a 15-year-old Saudi boy Anas Al-Shahiri, son of his sponsor. The way for his release was cleared after the boy’s family accepted the blood money of Rs 34 crore. Rahim went to Saudi Arabia in November 2006 as a driver in the house of Saudi national Abdulla Abdurahman Al Shahri and was tasked with taking care of his disabled son. Just a month after his arrival, Rahim accidentally hit the tube attached to the boy’s throat. Anas became unconscious and died.