Qatar Sentences Eight Indian Navy Veterans to Death in Espionage Case

A court in Qatar has sentenced eight former Indian Navy personnel to death on undisclosed charges, prompting the Indian government to express shock and explore legal options. The men, who were working for a private firm providing training and services to Qatar's armed forces, were believed to be overseeing the induction of submarines into the Qatari Navy. The details of the case remain confidential, and both the Indian and Qatari sides have maintained silence on the charges. The Indian government is providing consular and legal assistance to the detainees and has filed a mercy plea to the Emir of Qatar.