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Qatar Death Row Furore : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Meets Families ; Promises Efforts To Secure Release
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the family members of eight former Indian Navy personnel, who have been sentenced to death by a Qatari court, and assured them that the government will make all efforts to secure their release.
In tweet on X S Jaishankar wrote, Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar.
Stressed that Government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families.
Underlined that Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release. Will coordinate closely with the families in that regard.
Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar.
Stressed that Government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families.
Underlined that Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release.…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2023
Jaishankar told them that the government attaches the “highest importance” to the case and fully shares their “concerns and pain”.
The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday sentenced to death by Qatar’s Court of First Instance, a ruling described as “deeply” shocking by India which vowed to explore all legal options in the case.
