Indian envoy meets 8 Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar: MEA
Qatar gained consular access to meet the eight Indian nationals sentenced to death in October. The meeting, held on December 3rd, is a part of ongoing efforts to provide legal and consular assistance to the individuals detained in Qatar. The spokesperson for India's external affairs ministry, Arindam Bagchi, highlighted the continuous monitoring of the situation and reiterated the commitment to extend necessary aid.
He stated, «There have been 2 hearings. We filed an appeal, from the families, and the detainees had a final appeal. 2 hearings have since been held.
We are closely following the matter and extending all legal and consular assistance.»
The background of this case dates back to August last year when these eight individuals, including seven retired naval officers and a sailor, were held by Qatar's authorities on undisclosed charges. They were associated with Al Dahra Global Technologies, a private firm offering services to Qatar's armed forces and security agencies. The specifics of the accusations remain unspecified, although reports suggest they were accused of espionage.
India reacted strongly to the court's decision, terming it «deeply» shocking, and immediately pursued legal avenues to challenge the ruling.
