India Will Fight Legal Battle To Bring Them Back: BJP On Death Sentence To 8 Ex-Navy Officers In Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

India Will Fight Legal Battle To Bring Them Back: BJP On Death Sentence To 8 Ex-Navy Officers In Qatar

ABP News  

New Delhi: India will fight a legal battle to bring back all eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been handed down death sentence by a court in Qatar, the BJP said on Friday. Replying to a related question at a press conference here at the party headquarters, BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said the Ministry of External Affairs is already looking into the matter. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence by a court in Qatar, a verdict that was described as "deeply shocking" by India as it vowed to explore all legal options in the case. "We have initial information that the Court of First Instance of Qatar has today passed a judgement in the case involving eight Indian employees of Al Dahra company," the MEA said on Thursday.

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Eighth Indian Navy veteran yet to return from Qatar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Eighth Indian Navy veteran yet to return from Qatar

The Hindu  

The eighth Indian Navy veteran — Commander Purnendu Tiwari — is yet to return from Qatar, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. “The Eighth Indian navy veteran from Qatar is yet to return to India. The eight Indian Navy veterans were sentenced to death by a Qatari court in October 2023 but the sentence was subsequently commuted by …

Qatar frees Indian ex-navy men; 7 back home in India: Legal battle decoded
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar frees Indian ex-navy men; 7 back home in India: Legal battle decoded

Hindustan Times  

Qatar has freed eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death after being detained in August 2022 on undeclared charges, with New Delhi announcing on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Doha this week to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Definitely, we would like to thank PM Modi, as this was only possible because of …

India elated as Qatar releases 8 navy veterans
10 months, 1 week ago

India elated as Qatar releases 8 navy veterans

The Hindu  

Eight Indian navy veterans who had been in Qatari custody since August 30, 2022 were released on Sunday in Doha. The eighth Indian has also been released and we continue to work with the Qatar government to see how quickly his return to India would be possible,” said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The Hindu had published earlier that both …

‘Wouldn’t have been possible without…’ say Indian Navy veterans
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Wouldn’t have been possible without…’ say Indian Navy veterans

Live Mint  

Indian Navy veterans, who has been put on death row by Qatar authorities on charges of espionage, have returned to India, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed. The released Indian Navy veterans heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that they would not have been freed had it not been for the sustained diplomatic efforts on PM Modi's …

India welcomes release of eight Indian Navy veterans detained in Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

India welcomes release of eight Indian Navy veterans detained in Qatar

The Hindu  

India on February 12 welcomed the release of eight Indian nationals who were arrested in Qatar on August 30, 2022 and were given death sentence last October. “The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in Qatar. #WATCH | Delhi: Qatar released the eight Indian ex-Navy veterans who …

8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar finally released, thank PM Modi and Govt of India for getting them back home
10 months, 2 weeks ago

8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar finally released, thank PM Modi and Govt of India for getting them back home

Op India  

On 12th February, eight Indian Navy veterans who were given the death penalty in Qatar four months ago were finally released from captivity. We appreciate the decision by the Amir of the State of Qatar to enable the release and home-coming of these nationals.” Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans have returned to India. Speaking to ANI, the Navy …

A quiet reprieve: On former Indian naval personnel and the Qatar court’s verdict
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A quiet reprieve: On former Indian naval personnel and the Qatar court’s verdict

The Hindu  

The decision of the Qatari court of appeals to reduce the capital punishment handed down in October to eight former Indian naval personnel is a major reprieve for the men and their families, and spells relief for the government that has been pursuing diplomatic channels for leniency. While the detailed judgment is still awaited more than 24 hours after the …

Decision on next steps after studying Qatar verdict on ex-navy personnel: MEA
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision on next steps after studying Qatar verdict on ex-navy personnel: MEA

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A day after a Qatari court commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, India said on Friday it will decide on possible next steps after studying the detailed verdict and discussing the matter with the legal team and the families of the men. Qatar’s Court of Appeal commuted the death sentence and gave the men …

OPINION | MODI DIPLOMACY: HOW DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIANS WAS COMMUTED IN QATAR
11 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | MODI DIPLOMACY: HOW DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIANS WAS COMMUTED IN QATAR

India TV News  

The Court of Appeal in Qatar has commuted the death sentence given to eight former Indian Navy personnel on charges of alleged espionage. The eight former Navy personnel, Captain Navtej Singh Gill, Captain Saurabh Vashisht, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, Captain Birendra Kumar Verma, Commander Sugunakar Pakala, Commander Sanjeev Gupta, Commander Amit Nagpal and Sailer Ragesh were working in Qatar for a …

Qatar court drops death penalty for 8 Indians
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar court drops death penalty for 8 Indians

The Hindu  

December 28, 2023 03:55 pm | Updated December 29, 2023 12:05 am IST - New Delhi In the first major breakthrough in the case against eight former Indian naval personnel sentenced to death in Qatar, the Court of Appeals in Doha has commuted their sentences, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on December 28. PM’s meet with Qatari Emir Hopes …

Qatar court commutes death sentences to eight former India Navy officials
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar court commutes death sentences to eight former India Navy officials

Op India  

In a significant victory for India, a court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel to jail terms. “We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced,” the MEA said in the press release. The MEA further …

Relief for 8 Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar as court reduces punishment
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Relief for 8 Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar as court reduces punishment

India Today  

A Qatar court has reduced the death sentences awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel last month in connection with an alleged case of espionage, the Indian government said on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said the Court of Appeal of Qatar reduced the death sentences in the Dahra Global case. The development comes weeks after …

Our envoy met all 8 men on December 3: MEA on death penalty to ex-Indian Navy personnel
1 year ago

Our envoy met all 8 men on December 3: MEA on death penalty to ex-Indian Navy personnel

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that the case regarding the eight Indian Navy officials given a death sentence in Qatar is now being heard at the Qatari Court of Appeal and that the Indian envoy to Doha has received consular access to meet all the eight men on December 3. All of the former Navy officers had …

8 former Navy officers can serve jail sentence in India under 2014 agreement with Qatar: Expert
1 year ago

8 former Navy officers can serve jail sentence in India under 2014 agreement with Qatar: Expert

Op India  

The former Indian Naval officers whose conviction has been reduced to jail terms in Qatar can serve their sentence in Indian prison due to an earlier agreement between New Delhi and Doha, senior advocate Adish Aggarwala said on Thursday. Former Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral MS Pawar called this a matter of “great relief” and thanked the “relentless efforts” of …

Ex-Navy Men in Qatar Meet Indian Envoy
1 year ago

Ex-Navy Men in Qatar Meet Indian Envoy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s ambassador in Qatar was given consular access on December 3 to eight Indian nationals and former naval personnel sentenced to death by a Qatari court in October this year and had met all of them that day, the MEA said on Thursday. At his weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi did not give any definite reply …

Indian envoy met 8 former Navy officers on death row in Qatar, says MEA
1 year ago

Indian envoy met 8 former Navy officers on death row in Qatar, says MEA

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday informed that Indian ambassadors got consular access to meet eight former Indian Navy officials on death row in Qatar. While sharing an update on the case, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that after acceptance of India's appeal in the case, the court in Qatar has held two hearings in the matter and India …

Indian envoy meets 8 Navy veterans on death sentence in Qatar, all legal assistance extended: MEA
1 year ago

Indian envoy meets 8 Navy veterans on death sentence in Qatar, all legal assistance extended: MEA

India TV News  

An Indian envoy met eight Navy veterans who have been given death sentence by Qatar as the matter is being closely followed by India and all legal assistance is being extended, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Thursday. This is a sensitive issue, but we will continue to follow and whatever we can share, we will do so," MEA …

Death Sentence to Indian Nationals Could Roil India-Qatar Relations
1 year ago

Death Sentence to Indian Nationals Could Roil India-Qatar Relations

The Diplomat  

India’s relations with Qatar, which have warmed considerably over the last 15 years, have hit a bit of turbulence. On October 26, Qatar’s Court of First Instance handed out a death penalty to eight former Indian Navy personnel working with Al Dahra Global Technologies, an Oman-headquartered private defense services provider. Why didn’t New Delhi leverage its close ties with Qatar …

Govt working flat-out to save veterans facing death in Qatar: Admiral Kumar
1 year ago

Govt working flat-out to save veterans facing death in Qatar: Admiral Kumar

The Hindu  

The government is working hard to save eight former naval personnel sentenced to death by a Qatari court, Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said on Friday. I want to reassure you that the Indian government is working all-out to ensure that they are brought back," Mr. Kumar said at a media briefing. Reacting to the ruling by the Qatari …

All-out effort to ensure return of veterans on death row in Qatar: Navy chief
1 year ago

All-out effort to ensure return of veterans on death row in Qatar: Navy chief

Hindustan Times  

The government is making an all-out effort to ensure that the former Indian Navy personnel, who have been sentenced to death in Qatar, are brought back, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar at a press conference ahead of the Navy Day celebrations. “There is total support and effort being put …

Qatar Court Admits India's Appeal to Save 8 Ex-navy Officers
1 year ago

Qatar Court Admits India's Appeal to Save 8 Ex-navy Officers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a ray of hope, Qatar’s Court of Appeal has accepted for hearing and decided to examine the legal appeal filed against the verdict delivered last month by a Qatari Court of First Instance sentencing eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources have confirmed. India had last month reacted with “deep shock” at the verdict delivered on …

Qatar court accepts ex-Indian navy personnel's appeal against death sentence
1 year, 1 month ago

Qatar court accepts ex-Indian navy personnel's appeal against death sentence

The Hindu  

A Qatari court has accepted the appeal document on the sentencing of eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources familiar with the matter said. The MEA also urged everyone to refrain from "engaging in speculation" due to the sensitive nature of the case, adding that the Indian Embassy received another consular access on November 7. MEA chief spokesperson Arindam …

Appeal process in case involving 8 Indians on death row in Qatar underway: India
1 year, 1 month ago

Appeal process in case involving 8 Indians on death row in Qatar underway: India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday said the appeal process against the death sentence handed down to eight former Indian Navy personnel by a Qatari court is under process and it was hopeful of a positive outcome from it. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India is engaged with the Qatari authorities on the matter and that the government will …

Death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar: EAM Jaishankar meets family members
1 year, 1 month ago

Death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar: EAM Jaishankar meets family members

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met the family members of eight Indian nationals who were handed down death sentence by a Qatari court. Jaishankar conveyed to the family members that the government will make all efforts to secure the release of the Indians. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence …

All efforts for release of eight men sentenced to death in Qatar: Jaishankar tells families
1 year, 1 month ago

All efforts for release of eight men sentenced to death in Qatar: Jaishankar tells families

The Hindu  

Days after a Qatar court handed down a death sentence to eight Indian naval veterans, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with their families in Delhi, and both he and Naval Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar promised in separate statements that the government would make “all efforts”, to help release the men. fully share the concerns and pain of the …

qatar death sentence to former indian navy officials s jaishankar meets families says government will make all efforts
1 year, 1 month ago

qatar death sentence to former indian navy officials s jaishankar meets families says government will make all efforts

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister has met with the families of eight former Indian Navy officials who have been in detention in Qatar since August 2022 and were recently awarded a death sentence. Underlined that Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release.… — Dr. S. Jaishankar October 30, 2023 This comes after India expressed deep concern over the …

Jaishankar meets family members of 8 former Navy officers given death verdict in Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

Jaishankar meets family members of 8 former Navy officers given death verdict in Qatar

India TV News  

Days after a court in Qatar pronounced death sentences to eight former Indian Navy personnel, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met their family members and conveyed to them that the case is of utmost importance to the government. Meanwhile, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said, "Every effort is being made by the government to ensure we …

India needs to walk a tightrope to free Navy veterans
1 year, 1 month ago

India needs to walk a tightrope to free Navy veterans

New Indian Express  

The sentencing of eight Indian naval veterans to death by a Qatar court has caught the government back home off guard. But the shocking verdict has mounted an enormous foreign policy challenge before India, primarily because of the timing and the prevailing geopolitical situation. India will find negotiating with Qatar, whose sympathies lie with Palestine and Hamas, tricky after openly …

Mystery trial: The Hindu Editorial on the case of the former Indian Navy personnel in Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

Mystery trial: The Hindu Editorial on the case of the former Indian Navy personnel in Qatar

The Hindu  

The death sentence handed down by a Qatari court on Thursday to eight Indians reportedly accused of espionage is indeed “deeply shocking”, as the Ministry of External Affairs described in a statement, and the situation is now a major test of the Narendra Modi government’s diplomatic skills. While this case has some parallels to the case of former Naval Commander …

'Shrouded in mystery, opacity': Shashi Tharoor on case of 8 Indians given death sentence in Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

'Shrouded in mystery, opacity': Shashi Tharoor on case of 8 Indians given death sentence in Qatar

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the death sentence given to eight Indians who were in the Navy by the Qatar authorities is shocking. As Tharoor expressed confidence in the external affairs ministry and PM Modi that they will act immediately with the highest levels of the Qatar government to bring them home, the Congress MP said the details of the …

India needs to walk a tightrope to free Navy veterans
1 year, 1 month ago

India needs to walk a tightrope to free Navy veterans

New Indian Express  

The sentencing of eight Indian naval veterans to death by a Qatar court has caught the government back home off guard. But the shocking verdict has mounted an enormous foreign policy challenge before India, primarily because of the timing and the prevailing geopolitical situation. India will find negotiating with Qatar, whose sympathies lie with Palestine and Hamas, tricky after openly …

Eight ex-Indian Navy officers jailed in Qatar awarded death penalty, India condemns the decision
1 year, 1 month ago

Eight ex-Indian Navy officers jailed in Qatar awarded death penalty, India condemns the decision

Op India  

On Thursday, October 26, the Court of First Instance of Qatar awarded a death sentence to the eight decorated ex-Indian Navy officers whom the Qatari intelligence service had arrested in Doha last year on charges of espionage. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reacted strongly to the verdict saying that India is “deeply shocked.” MEA added that it would continue …

Explained: Case linked to Qatar court's death sentence to former Indian Navy personnel
1 year, 1 month ago

Explained: Case linked to Qatar court's death sentence to former Indian Navy personnel

Hindustan Times  

A Qatar court on Thursday announced a death penalty to eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been detained in the country for over a year. The men were working for a defence service provider organisation — Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services — owned by a retired member of the Royal Omani Air Force. The eight Navy veterans have …

Who are the 8 Indians sentenced to death in Qatar? India 'says deeply shocked'
1 year, 1 month ago

Who are the 8 Indians sentenced to death in Qatar? India 'says deeply shocked'

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed "deep shock" after receiving initial information that a court in Qatar has announced the death penalty for 8 Indians employed with the oil-rich country's Al Dahra company. The Ministry of External Affairs of India "We are deeply shocked by the verdict of death penalty and are awaiting the detailed judgement. External affairs ministry …

8 ex-Indian Navy personnel sentenced to death in Qatar; New Delhi says deeply shocked
1 year, 1 month ago

8 ex-Indian Navy personnel sentenced to death in Qatar; New Delhi says deeply shocked

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A court in Qatar on Thursday gave the death sentence to eight former Indian Navy personnel held on unspecified charges since August 2022, with the Indian government expressing deep shock at the verdict and saying it is “exploring all legal options”. The MEA statement said the authorities were in touch with the family of the eight personnel and …

Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar

The Hindu  

Eight former Indian Navy personnel, who had been employed by a company in Doha, were handed the death penalty by a local court in Doha on October 26 in an alleged case of espionage. In their work with Dahra Global Technologies and Consultant Services, the former navy personnel were reportedly involved in training various security-related service providers of the State …

8 Indians sentenced to death in Qatar were arrested over friendly banter with a diplomat: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

8 Indians sentenced to death in Qatar were arrested over friendly banter with a diplomat: Report

Op India  

On 26th October, a court in Qatar awarded death sentences to eight ex-Indian Navy officers. While the details of the allegations against the Indians are not known, apart from the claim that they are accused of spying for Israel, a media report dated 6th December 2022 claimed that the Indian nationals were arrested over a “friendly banter with a diplomat …

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