Father pleads for mercy as daughter faces death row in UAE

Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old Indian woman, is on death row in the UAE after being trafficked and falsely accused of murdering an infant in her care. Her father, Mr. Khan, claims she was deceived by a fraudster named Uzair, who promised her a job in Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival in November 2021, she discovered her visa was for six months and she was sold into bonded labor. Mr. Khan asserts that his daughter was coerced into signing a false confession by the baby's mother, despite her innocence. During the trial, the court alleged that Ms. Khan asphyxiated the infant out of frustration over mistreatment and unpaid wages. However, the doctor who testified could not confirm asphyxiation as the cause of death due to the family's refusal to allow a postmortem. Mr. Khan has been actively seeking justice for his daughter, filing a police complaint against Uzair for trafficking and appealing to Indian authorities for assistance. As the situation escalates, Mr. Khan received alarming news that his daughter could face execution after September 20. He has reached out to the Indian president, prime minister, and various ministries, urging them to intervene and secure her release. The family’s hope is dwindling as they await a response from the authorities. In the face of this dire situation, Mr. Khan continues to encourage his daughter to maintain faith in God, believing that justice will ultimately prevail. The case highlights the complexities of human trafficking and the legal challenges faced by those wrongfully accused in foreign countries.