Share their concerns and pain: Jaishankar after meeting families of 8 Indians facing death penalty in Qatar
On Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the families of eight former Indian Navy officers who are detained in Qatar and have been given death sentences on allegations of spying.
“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,” Jaishankar posted on X.
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.…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2023
“Underlined that the government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release. Will coordinate closely with the families in that regard,” he added further.
The Ministry of External Affairs is already looking into the matter and is determined to fight a legal battle to bring back the former naval officers.
The eight Indian officers have been under detention since August last year by Qatar on allegations of spying for Israel.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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