India lobbies for 8 nationals facing death penalty in Qatar

Murky case of ex-navy officers will test New Delhi's prowess and leverage

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A Qatari court recently sentenced eight former Indian Navy personnel to death on uncertain grounds, prompting a diplomatic scramble in New Delhi.

NEETA LAL, Contributing writer

NEW DELHI -- India is scrambling to respond to Qatari death sentences handed down to eight of its retired naval personnel, in what legal experts say will be a tough test of New Delhi's diplomatic prowess.

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