In a stunning verdict on October 26, a Qatar court sentenced eight former Indian naval officers to death. These officers, imprisoned since October 2022, faced accusations of spying on a submarine program. India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep shock and now awaits the detailed judgment. In December 2022, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar raised the Qatar issue in Parliament, promising a swift resolution. These eight Indian nationals have been in Qatari custody since October 2022, with consular access granted. New Delhi diligently worked to secure their release, with their first trial occurring in late March.