Who are the 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Why is it seen as a big diplomatic win for India?

Credit: DNA- Published on February 12, 2024
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement, asserted on Monday that among the eight Indian nationals, seven have returned to India. The capital punishment was modified to an extended prison term earlier after a diplomatic intervention by New Delhi.

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Published on February 12, 2024 -  03:27
Qatar Releases 8 Navy Men from Espionage Charges; 7 Return to India | Oneindia News
India celebrates as Qatar releases eight Indian Navy personnel detained on espionage charges since 2022. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms their return, marking the end of a diplomatic saga. Efforts to secure their release included personal interventions by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Charges against the men remain undisclosed. #Qatar #PMModi #Doha #Qatarnews #Navy #S. Jaishankar #Externalaffairs #IndianNavy #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

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