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19 March 2024

Killer of pregnant wife - who almost walked free - to be executed in RAK

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A criminal court in Ras Al Khaimah sentenced a man to death after he was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife at home in the northern emirate.

The 33-year-man had nearly walked free after reaching an initial agreement with his Iranian wife’s relatives to pardon him in return for diya (blood money). But they later changed their mind and told court they insist on his death.

Newspapers said the court sentence on Wednesday was final and the defendant would be executed by a firing squad.

The husband, identified only as WA, killed his 25-year-old pregnant wife and her infant by stabbing her many times after a heated argument nearly three years ago.