Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:47pm on 17 Nov 2023,Friday India Global
In a significant diplomatic endeavor, the Indian government is fervently working to secure the release of nine citizens facing the death penalty in Gulf nations. The focus is on eight former Navy officials in Qatar and one woman in Yemen, identified as Nimishi Priya, a Malayali nurse. While MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi acknowledged ongoing legal proceedings, he emphasized the government's commitment to providing extensive legal and consular support. Despite the confidentiality surrounding the Qatari court order, consular access has been granted, and an appeal has been filed. The nation strives to ensure justice and safeguard its citizens overseas.
