Doha, In a landmark ruling, a Qatari court has sentenced eight former servicemen of the Indian Navy to death. This decision is set against the backdrop of allegations concerning their involvement in espionage activities against Qatar on behalf of Israel.

According to a news release by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, these ex-Navy officials were imprisoned last year on charges of spying for Israel against Qatar. The Indian External Affairs Ministry has confirmed the veracity of this news.

Reports suggest that these naval agents, identified as Captain Navtej Singh Gill, Birendra Kumar Verma, Saurabh Vasisht, Commander Amit Nagpal, Purnendu Tiwari, Sugunakar Pakala, Sanjeev Gupta, and Sailor Rajesh, were purportedly engaged in a sensitive project related to the manufacture of small submarines at the Dahra Global Technologies company.

It has been claimed that Indian intelligence agencies have been actively assisting these individuals. This latest sentencing follows prior global concerns regarding India’s espionage networks. It is recalled that earlier, Kulbhushan Jadav, a serving officer of the Indian Navy, was apprehended for allegedly promoting terrorism in Pakistan. Additionally, accusations have been levied against the Indian intelligence agencies for their alleged involvement in the assassination of Sikh leaders in countries like Canada and Britain.

This judicial ruling in Qatar might pose challenges for India in fostering and maintaining diplomatic relationships globally, and it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to these developments and allegations.