On the matter related to the death penalty awarded to the eight Indian ex-Navy personnel in Qatar, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that three hearings have taken place in the Qatar Court of Appeal while adding that there has been no indication on how many Indians are there
ongress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the situation of imprisoned retired Indian Navy personnel in Qatar.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India's Ambassador in Qatar had consular access on December 3 to meet all eight ex-Navy personnel in prison who were sentenced to death in Qatar and two hearings have been held on their appeal.
Indian Navy Chief Hari Kumar said on Monday that the government is making every effort to ensure relief for the eight Indian personnel detained in Qatar.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met with the families of eight Indians detained in Qatar and assured them that the government will make all efforts to secure their release.
The Court of First instance of Qatar has passed a verdict of death penalty for the eight former naval officers who were detained in Qatar, the Ministry of External Affairs said.