Archive · 22 May 2025
54 Indians Await Death Penalty in Foreign Jails
Imagine people from India are in trouble in other countries and might even be put to death.
About 54 Indian citizens are in foreign jails with the death penalty.
Sadly, 47 Indians have been put to death in other countries between 2020-2024, most in Kuwait.
Some governments don't share all the details about these cases.
There are legal experts in some countries, like the UAE, to help Indians.
They can assist with some issues, but helping with drug cases is very difficult.
Many Indians are in jail in places like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, often because many Indians live and work there.
The government is working to help these people, but it's a complex situation.
54 Indians are currently on death row in foreign countries.
47 Indians were executed in foreign countries between 2020 and 2024.
Kuwait executed the highest number of Indians during that period (25).
Saudi Arabia and UAE account for a significant number of incarcerated Indians.
Legal consultants are appointed to assist Indian citizens in various cases abroad.
- Who
- 54 Indians are on death row in foreign jails; 47 Indians were executed between 2020 and 2024.
- What
- 54 Indians are on death row in foreign jails after being awarded capital punishment; 47 Indians were executed in foreign countries between 2020 and 2024.
- When
- Between 2020 and 2024, and as of May 2025, when the article was published.
- Where
- Foreign countries, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and others.
- Why
- Many Indians face capital punishment abroad due to various offenses. Some countries do not share information regarding prisoners due to privacy laws.
- Indians on Death Row
- 54
- Indians Executed (2020-2024)
- 47
- Indians Executed in Kuwait
- 25
- Indians Jailed in Saudi Arabia
- 2,633
- Indians Jailed in UAE
- 2,518
- Publication Date
- May 22, 2025