The eighth ex-Indian Navy veteran has "certain requirements to fulfil", the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday, clarifying his status. He was put on death row by a Qatar court in an espionage case before being released.
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.
The Qatari Court on Thursday commuted the death penalty sentence of eight ex-Indian naval officers it had arrested last year in the Dahra Global case, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press statement. The sentence has now been reduced to jail terms.
Referring to the detention of former Indian naval officers in Qatar, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that the public prosecution has referred the case to the court, and the Indian embassy in Doha remains in touch with their families.
"I'm very honoured to be here today on the newly commissioned Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant, my visit reflects my government's commitment to place India at the heart of Australia's approach to India both Pacific and beyond. Whilst here, I have had the great pleasure of meet
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Congress leaders on Wednesday welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) verdict on former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Oct 6 (ANI): Golden Globe Race (GGR) participant and Indian Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy, who was under medical observation at Ile Amsterdam, was brought to Visakhapatnam safely onboard INS Satpura on Saturday.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Oct 4 (ANI): Pakistan on Thursday said it is ready to present a strong case against former Indian naval officer Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav during the public hearing in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in February next year.
New Delhi [India], Sept 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian Naval officer Abhilash Tomy for his extraordinary courage, will-power and determination and termed him as an inspiration for the youth of the nation.
New Delhi [India], Sep 25 (ANI): Golden Globe Race (GGR) skipper and Indian Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy's condition is stable, the Indian Navy said on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], Sept.25 (ANI): French fishing vessel Osiris carrying the Golden Globe Race (GGR) skipper and Indian Naval officer, Commander Abhilash Tomy, reached off Amsterdam isle on Tuesday.