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Indian Caregiver Shahzadi Khan Executed in UAE for Infant’s Death

The 33-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, accused of killing a child in her care, was executed on February 15 despite claims of wrongful conviction and coerced confession.

The submission came during the hearing of a petition filed by Shahzadi's father, who sought information about her well-being. (Pic used for representation)
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Before her death, Shahzadi Khan was lodged in the Al Wathba central jail. (Delhi High Court website)
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Overview

  • Shahzadi Khan, a caregiver from Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was executed in the UAE on February 15, 2025, after being convicted of causing the death of a four-month-old infant in her care.
  • Her family claims she was trafficked to Abu Dhabi under false pretenses in 2021 and later coerced into signing a false confession after the infant's death in December 2022.
  • The infant reportedly died following routine vaccinations, and the parents allegedly refused a postmortem, raising questions about the investigation's integrity.
  • Khan's appeals were rejected, and her death sentence was upheld in 2024; a mercy petition filed by her father received no response.
  • The Indian government has assured assistance to her family for her last rites, which are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on March 5.