How did 8 Indian ex-Navy officers release from Qatar Jail ?

8 Indian ex-Navy men jailed in Qatar on spying charges in 2022, sentenced to death; crisis resolved in Feb 2024.

Men worked for private company in Qatar post-retirement; arrested suddenly in 2022.

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Families denied spying claims; India provided legal support, pursued talks.

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India avoided public warnings to Qatar; handled case via quiet diplomacy.

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PM Modi personally sought men's release in talks with Qatar's King.

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Qatar commuted sentences to jail terms before agreeing to release.

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After 18 months, 8 Indians freed, returned home in February 2024.

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Families overjoyed; officers thanked PM for intervention.

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Case highlighted India's diplomatic clout, ties with Qatar.

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Patient negotiations secured win-win outcome in tricky dispute.

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