Reprieve for 8 Navy vets on death row in Qatar

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 28, 2023
The eight Indian Navy veterans who were facing the death penalty in Qatar have had their sentences commuted to an unspecified number of years in prison by a higher court. The Indian government will continue to provide legal and consular assistance to the accused and may use a 2015 agreement with Qatar for the transfer of...

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Published on December 28, 2023 -  02:11
Commuted! Death Sentence Reduced to Jail term for 8 Indian Ex-Navy Personnel in Qatar| Oneindia
Eight ex-Navy personnel faced death sentences in Qatar over espionage allegations. Recently, the Indian government announced the commutation of their punishments, with specific details yet to be disclosed. The government affirmed its ongoing support, providing consular and legal assistance. This development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Qatari ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the CoP28 summit. The individuals, including highly decorated military personnel, were working for a private firm offering training services to Qatar's armed forces, adding complexity to this diplomatic and legal challenge. #QatarEspionageCase #IndianNavy #DiplomaticResolution #CommutedSentence #LegalAssistance #InternationalRelations #JusticePrevails ~PR.282~PR.100~CA.146~GR.121~HT.96~

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