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Qatar: The Qatar Court has given life to 8 Indians who were sentenced to death and were counting the last days of their lives in Jail. Qatar court orders commutation of death sentence. Last October, 8 Indian-origin ex-navy officers were sentenced to death by the Qatari court. Qatar Court has awarded the appeal petition filed by 8 Indian officials. His sentence has been commuted, the Department of External Affairs said.
Who were the 8 people who were executed?
Eight people, including officers commanding major Indian warships, were convicted. He was working for Al Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services, a private firm that provides training and related services to Qatar's armed forces and security agencies.
Bail denied many times
His bail applications were rejected several times. Thus the Qatari authorities extended his detention period. Among the captured Indians was retired commander Purnendu Tiwari who served as the managing director of Al Dahra.
Accused of espionage?
Sources said that these eight people were accused of espionage. The seventh hearing of the case was held on October 3. On October 1, the Indian Ambassador to Qatar met and held talks with these individuals.
A Qatari court sentenced him to death in October
The final hearing was held in Qatar Court last October. At this time, the court rejected the appeal of the accused and ordered death penalty to all 8 persons. Now 8 people have been exempted from death penalty.
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Information from Home Department
The Ministry of Home Affairs of India informed about this. Our Ambassador in Qatar and other officials were present at the Court of Appeal today along with family members of the accused. We have been supportive of the family from the beginning. We will continue to provide all forms of consular and legal assistance. It has been informed that contact with the Qatari authorities will continue regarding this matter.
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