From death to jail to freedom: Qatar releases 8 Navy veterans

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 12, 2024

Qatar released former Indian Navy servicemen who were sentenced to death but were later reduced to jail following an intervention by the country's ruler, Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Seven of eight accused of spying for Israel returned on Monday morning. Those returned are Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, Amit Nagpal,...

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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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