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Indian Navy Chief assures government efforts to secure relief for nationals sentenced to death in Qatar

Mahita Jain — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:29:13 +0000

Indian Navy Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, provided assurances on Monday that the Indian government is actively working to secure relief for the eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been sentenced to death in Qatar. These individuals were sentenced by a Qatari court on charges of espionage, with the court determining that they were engaged in spying activities on behalf of Israel. The families of the condemned individuals met with India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, who reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to this sensitive issue.

Speaking at an event in Goa, Kumar said, “I have not yet seen the transcript of the court hearing…it was supposed to have been transcribed and provided to us on Sunday…we will have a look at it. In fact, you have heard the MEA statement on this. Every effort is being made by the government to ensure that….through the legal recourse and find relief for our personnel,”

The eight Indian nationals have been detained in Qatar since October 2022, facing allegations of spying related to a submarine program. New Delhi had previously been granted consular access to these individuals and had been actively working to secure their release. Their first trial took place in late March.

The EAM said that the government attaches the “highest importance” to the case and will coordinate closely with the families in that regard.” Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar. Stressed that Government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families. Underlined that the Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release. Will coordinate closely with the families in that regard,” Jaishankar posted on X

The situation remains sensitive and demanding, with the Indian government demonstrating its commitment to pursuing all available legal avenues to secure relief for the convicted former Navy personnel and to address the concerns of their families.

Qatar Death Row: Jaishankar assures families of all efforts to secure release

United News of India (UNI) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:55:37 +0000

New Delhi, Oct 30 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met families of the eight Indians on death row in Qatar and assured that the “government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release”.

The Minister said the government was attaching high importance to the case and shared the concerns and pains of their families.

“Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar. Stressed that the government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families” S Jaishankar said on social media post X.

The External Affairs Minister also underlined that the Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release”.

“Will coordinate closely with the families in that regard” he further added.

Last week the Court of First Instance of Qatar awarded the death penalty to eight former Indian Navy personnel, who were working for Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services, a private firm that provided training and related services to Qatar’s armed forces.

The Indian nationals were arrested by the Qatari intelligence agency in August 2022, for allegedly spying for Israel, but the charges against them have not been officially disclosed.

MEA expresses dismay over death sentence against 8 Indian ex-naval officers given by Qatar court

Vanshika Lodhi — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:57:02 +0000

Qatari Court of First instance has pronounced a death sentence for eight Indian ex-naval officers currently under detention in Doha. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed its profound dismay at the judgement.

The individuals in question were employed by Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services, a defense service provider owned by a retired member of the Royal Omani Air Force. The MEA is presently awaiting the comprehensive judgement.

“We are deeply disturbed by the capital punishment verdict and are waiting for the complete judgement. We are maintaining contact with the relatives and the legal team, and we are considering all possible legal avenues,” stated an MEA spokesperson.

The MEA has been monitoring this case closely and will persist in providing all necessary consular and legal support. The judgement will also be discussed with the Qatari authorities.

Given the sensitive nature of this case, it would not be suitable to comment further at this stage. The Indian government places great significance on this case and is considering all legal alternatives.