The Qatar espionage case: Unanswered questions

The truth in matters of alleged espionage, especially involving third countries, however, is often like peeling an onion. Each layer uncovers another layer of truth

Some things do not quite add up in the case of eight ex-Indian Navy officers sentenced to death for spying by Qatar. The Indian government’s response and that of various commentators leave many questions unanswered. 

No one has so far claimed that the retired Navy officers are innocent – not even the Ministry of External Affairs, whose representatives met with the convicted officers while they were under trial. Is it the assessment of the government then that they are guilty as charged, and now the effort should be to somehow save their lives?

Media reports suggest that India