Note that some of their family members could not go to Doha due to not getting visas.
The Ministry of External Affairs today confirmed. That India has secured second consular access for 8. Its former naval officers who are detained in Qatar.
Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. The update I have is that we got our second consular access today. Our embassy officials have been able to meet the detainees. And ensure their well-being and of course, we will continue. To extend all possible consular help in this regard.”
India gets second consular access to 8 ex-Navy officers detained in Qatar
Note that some of their family members could not go to Doha due to not getting visas.
“Let me reiterate what we have been saying, we have received. We have seized the matter and our embassy is actively pursuing the case. You mentioned not allowing visas for family members, we are trying to ease that. I understand family members Those who are in Doha have been able to go there.
India regularly responds to cases of former Indian Navy officers arrested in Qatar as the embassy actively works on the matter.
Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that. the Indian side is constantly in touch with the Qatari government. As he assured that the officers are a priority for the country.
“This is a very sensitive case. Their interests are foremost in our minds. The ambassador and senior officials are in constant touch with the Qatari government. We assure you, they are our priority,” EAM said in his address to the Rajya Sabha.
Earlier, among the 8 ex-naval officers detained in Doha, Dr Mitu Bhargava. Also sister of retired Commander Punendu Tiwari. Who lives in Gwalior, sought the government’s help to bring her brother back.
In the first week of November, he told ANI, “I tweeted on October 25 and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That my brother is illegally detained in Doha, Qatar. My brother is a retired naval commanding officer. And he went there to Qatar through his company Dahra Global Consultancy Services. To train the Navy.
Stream latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comThere were no charges against them. Neither the Qatari government nor the Indian government has informed us of any charges against them,” he said. added
