MEA Addresses on the Capital Punishment Sentence for 8 Indians in Qatar| Oneindia News
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi addresses death sentences in Qatar, emphasizing confidentiality, legal steps, and ongoing consular support. Urges against speculation due to the sensitive nature of the case involving 8 Indian employees.
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00:00 We will also remain engaged with the Qatari authorities in this matter.
00:03 We received, our embassy in Doha received, the External Affairs Minister met the family
00:07 members earlier this month in New Delhi.
00:10 We will continue to extend all legal and consular support.
00:14 The court of first instance of Qatar passed a judgment on October 26 in the case involving
00:19 eight Indian employees of Aldara company.
00:22 The judgment is confidential and has only been shared with the legal team.
00:27 They are now pursuing further legal steps and I think an appeal has already been filed.
00:33 We will also remain engaged with the Qatari authorities in this matter.
00:38 On November 7, we received, our embassy in Doha received, another consular access to
00:44 the detainees.
00:46 We are in touch with their family members too.
00:48 And as you recall, External Affairs Minister met the family members earlier this month
00:53 in New Delhi.
00:55 We will continue to extend all legal and consular support and I would urge everyone not to engage
01:02 in speculation considering the sensitive nature of the case.