Eight Indians arrested in Qatar last year have been sentenced to death by a Qatar court, according to the Indian government. The government expressed deep shock at the verdict and stated that it considers the case highly important. They plan to raise the issue with Qatari authorities. The charges against the men, who were employed by a private company in Qatar, have not been publicly disclosed. The Indian government has chosen not to comment further on the confidential nature of the proceedings. It is estimated that over 800,000 Indians reside and work in Qatar.