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India strongly rebukes the U.S. over comments on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, deeming them "unwarranted" and "unacceptable," emphasizing its democratic institutions' strength, while the U.S. reiterates its call for fair legal processes. Tensions between the two countries have escalated, with a recent diplomatic exchange and heightened exchanges.
Eight Indian Navy veterans, initially sentenced to death in Qatar, have been released and seven have returned to India following diplomatic interventions by the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed gratitude for the release and appreciated the decision made by the Amir of the State of Qatar. The veterans had been accused of spying on a submarine program and were initially sentenced to death, which was later commuted to jail terms. The Indian government is awaiting the detailed judgment and is providing ongoing support, including consular and legal assistance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the well-being of the Indian community in Qatar during a meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the COP28 summit in Dubai.
The Qatar court has released all eight former Indian Navy personnel in its custody, with seven of them having returned to India, following diplomatic talks between Qatar and India. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the decision and commended the release of the ex-Indian Navy men, who were previously sentenced to death in Qatar on charges of espionage related to a submarine program. The Indian government had intervened to commute the death sentence to extended prison terms and has been working to bring the remaining released veteran back to India.
The Ministry of External Affairs is collaborating with investigative authorities after an Indian embassy staffer in Moscow, Satendra Siwal, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI. Siwal, who was employed as a Security Assistant, has been charged under Section 121A of the IPC and the Official Secrets Act. The MEA is actively involved in the case and is working with the investigative authorities.