Qatar Court Sentences 8 Indian Nationals to Death for Alleged Spying for Israel

Indian Government to Explore All Legal Options as Spying Charges Center on Retired Navy Officers Involved in Qatar's Military Submarine Program.

A Qatari court has passed death sentences to eight Indian nationals, alleged to be former naval officers, working for Al Dahra company. The men are accused of espionage for Israel on Qatar's military submarine program.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with the Indian government exploring 'all legal options' in response. The verdict has been termed as 'deeply' shocking by the Indian authorities.
The case has come at a sensitive time amidst the Israel-Hamas war, with Qatar playing a crucial intermediary role in the negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
The eight convicted men were part of a larger network of retired Indian navy officials who were engaged in consulting roles in the defence sector across countries in the Gulf.
Qatari authorities had given consular access to Indian representatives during the trial process. The Indian embassy in Doha has been in constant touch with the men for provision of legal assistance.