Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said that the government is making all-out efforts to bring back eight former naval personnel from Qatar, who were handed death sentences by a Qatari court.
“There is total support and effort being put in by the government,” Kumar said.
“The ex-naval officers in Qatar are veterans…. And we are interested in ensuring that their welfare is taken care of. I want to reassure you that the Indian government is putting all-out efforts to ensure that they are brought back,” the Navy chief said while responding to a question at a media briefing.
The former Navy officials were on October 26 sentenced to death by a court in Qatar. India described the ruling as “deeply” shocking and vowed to explore all legal options.
An appeal has been filed against the death sentence and reportedly a higher court in Qatar has admitted the plea.
