"Qatar Releases Eight Ex-Navy Veterans Jailed on Espionage Charges in Diplomatic Triumph"
TL;DR
Eight ex-Indian Navy veterans, initially sentenced to death in Qatar, have been released and seven have returned to India. The Indian government expressed gratitude for the release and appreciated the decision made by the Amir of the State of Qatar. The veterans were accused of spying on a submarine program, and their death sentences were commuted to imprisonment. The Ministry of External Affairs is awaiting the detailed judgment and is coordinating with the legal team in Qatar, while also providing ongoing support and assistance to the affected individuals.
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