Qatar fails to provide India with copy of death sentence verdicts to eight Indians
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Qatar has failed to provide India with the official copy of the judgment from its court which handed down death sentences toeight former navy personnel, said media reports.Besides, the Qatari government has not yet made any commenton the court's decision.New Delhi will finalise its response after thoroughly reviewing the verdict, saidnews agency PTI citing sources familiar with the situation. Moreover, diplomatic and political avenues may be explored to address the situation and reach a potential resolution.
WION earlier explainedwhat can India do to seek concessions from Qatar on espionage row?
One option is to utilise a 2015 agreement between India and Qatar concerning the transfer of sentenced prisoners. This agreement allows for the completion of sentences in the home country of the respective prisoners.
Background on court verdict
The eight former navy personnel were sentenced to death by Qatar's Court of First Instance. The ruling has been described as "deeply" shocking by India, which has pledged to pursue all available legal options in response to the case.
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These Indian nationals, who were employed by the private company Al Dahra, were arrested in August last year in connection with alleged espionage for Israel. The specific charges against the Indian citizens have not been disclosed by either Qatari authorities or New Delhi.
India's commitment to providing assistance
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India expressed its shock at the death penalty verdict and said that it is committed to providing consular and legal support to the affected individuals.
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"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," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (Oct 26).
"We attach high importance to this case, and have been following it closely. We will continue to extend all consular and legal assistance. We will also take up the verdict with Qatari authorities," the statement added.
(With inputs from agencies)
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