Next steps after examining ruling, discussion with legal team: MEA on 8 Indians in Qatar

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India on Friday said its next steps in the case relating to eight former Indian Navy personnel will be decided after examining the ruling of a Qatari court and discussions with the legal team handling the matter. Qatar's Court of Appeals has commuted the death sentences handed out to the Navy veterans by another court earlier....

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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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