THE government of India expressed its shock after Qatar sentenced to death eight former Indian Navy personnel for espionage.
The eight retired navy men were arrested in August last year for allegedly spying on Qatar’s military submarine program on behalf of Israel.
The eight men were employees of the Al Dahra Consulting Company which is responsible for advising the Qatari government on the acquisition of submarines.
Qatar previously provided Indian authorities consular access to the eight Indian nationals during their trial.
Indian authorities are now exploring all legal options and said they are coordinating with Qatar on the matter.