Indian envoy to Qatar had met eight former Indian navy men who were sentenced to death by a court here, and discussed about filing appeal against the death sentence, MEA spokesman Arindam Bagchi said this at a media briefing.
The Navy veterans were on October 26 given death sentences by Qatar’s Court of First Instance. India described the ruling as “deeply” shocking and vowed to explore all legal options in the case. An appeal was filed against the death sentence by the family members of former Indian Navy personnel.
“As you know, we filed an appeal from the families and the detainees. Two hearings have since been held. One, I think on November 30 and the other on November 23,” Bagchi said when asked about the case. “I think the next hearing is coming up soon. We are closely following the matter and extending all legal and consular assistance. Meanwhile, our ambassador got consular access to meet all eight of the men in prison on December 3. We will continue to follow (the matter).”