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Qatar frees eight Navy veterans, seven back in India: MEA

IndiaTimes Sunday, 11 February 2024
Eight Indian Navy veterans, who initially faced death sentences in Qatar, were released by Doha on Monday. The capital punishment was later converted to prolonged prison terms through diplomatic interventions by New Delhi. ​​The Indian government expressed gratitude for the release of the eight nationals working for Dahra Global in Qatar, with seven of them having already returned to India.
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 India celebrates as Qatar releases eight Indian Navy personnel detained on espionage charges since 2022. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms their return, marking the end of a diplomatic saga. Efforts to secure their release included personal interventions by External Affairs Minister S...

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