New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel — who are on death row in Qatar — have been reduced.
In a statement, MEA said the Court of Appeal of Qatar reduced the sentences in the Dahra Global case. It, however, didn’t specify what the court said.
“We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced…The detailed judgement is awaited,” the MEA said in a statement.
It said India’s Ambassador to Qatar, officials and the family members of the incarcerated ex-Navy personnel were present in the Court of Appeal.
“Our Ambassador to Qatar and other officials were present in the Court of Appeal today, along with the family members. We have stood by them since the beginning of the matter and we will continue to extend all consular and legal assistance. We will also continue to take up the matter with the Qatari authorities,” it added.
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