On Thursday, India expressed its concern over the sentencing to death of eight of its citizens by Qatar.
Media reports indicate that the case involves allegations of espionage against high-ranking former naval officers.
New Delhi has stated its intention to engage with Qatari authorities regarding this verdict and provide consular and legal support to the convicted individuals, according to the Indian foreign ministry’s official statement.
The statement further revealed that the verdict was issued by the Court of First Instance of Qatar, specifically in a case related to eight Indian employees of Al Dahra company.
The Indian government expressed deep shock at the imposition of the death penalty and is awaiting the release of the detailed judgment.
Al Dahra is a Gulf-based company specializing in providing comprehensive support solutions for the aerospace, security, and defense sectors.
As of now, there has been no immediate confirmation from Qatari authorities, and India’s foreign ministry has refrained from disclosing further information about the eight condemned individuals or the nature of their alleged crimes.
Due to the confidential nature of the proceedings, the ministry emphasized that making further comments at this stage would not be appropriate, and it is actively exploring various legal options.
However, multiple Indian media outlets have reported that those sentenced include former naval officers, including former captains and commanders, who were arrested in Doha in August 2022 on charges of espionage.
