External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed that
the Centre completely shares concerns and pain of the families of eight Indian employees,
who have been sentenced to death in Qatar. He assured Bharat will “continue to
make all efforts to secure their release.”
“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
Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release. Will
coordinate closely with the families in that regard,” he said on X.
The men, including decorated officers who once
commanded major Indian warships, were the employee of Dahra Global Technologies
and Consultancy Services, a private company that provided training and related
services to Qatar’s armed forces.
Some of them were working on a highly sensitive
project like Italian technology-based midget submarines with stealth
characteristics, stated sources.
The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier said it
was shocked by the verdict and would take up the issue with Qatari authorities.
“We are deeply shocked by the verdict of death penalty
and are awaiting the detailed judgement. We are in touch with the family
members and the legal team, and we are exploring all legal options,” said the Ministry.
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