Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 12 Feb 2024,Monday India Global
Qatar has released eight former Indian naval officers from death row, with seven already returning to India. The officers, previously sentenced to death for unspecified charges, had their penalty converted into varying prison terms. While neither Qatar nor India disclosed the charges, reports suggest they were accused of spying for Israel. Delhi's foreign ministry expressed gratitude towards Qatar's Amir for facilitating the officers' release. The incident, which strained India-Qatar ties, saw diplomatic efforts leading to the commutation of their sentences. The move underscores the close relationship between the two nations, exemplified by a recent multi-billion-dollar energy deal.
