Royal pardon to 17 Indians serving sentences in Oman
Team Udayavani, Jun 13, 2019, 8:42 AM IST
New Delhi: Oman’s Sultan Qaboos has granted “royal pardon” on the occasion of Eid to 17 Indians serving sentences in that country.
“We appreciate this merciful gesture on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos of Oman,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted.
Indian Embassy in Oman said “royal pardon” has been given to 17 Indian nationals serving sentences in Oman by Sultan Qaboos on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
“Government of India appreciates this compassionate gesture from a friendly country,” the Embassy said in a tweet.
Eid was celebrated across the world last week after Muslims’ month of fasting.
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