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The Ministry of External Affairs was asked about the number of Indians languishing in foreign prisons, as well as those facing capital punishment abroad, and what efforts the Indian government is making to save their lives.
“As per the information available with the Ministry, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign prisons at present is 10,152,” Singh said.
The government prioritises the safety, security, and well-being of Indian nationals abroad, including those in foreign jails, he added.
Singh provided data on Indian nationals facing death sentences in eight countries. The numbers are as follows: 25 in the UAE, 11 in Saudi Arabia, six in Malaysia, three in Kuwait, and one each in Indonesia, Qatar, the US, and Yemen.
“Indian Missions/Posts abroad provide all possible assistance to Indian nationals who have been sentenced, including with death sentences by the foreign courts. Indian Missions/Posts also provide consular access by visiting the jails and follow up their cases with Courts, Jails, Public Prosecutors and other concerned agencies. The jailed Indian nationals are also assisted in exploring various legal remedies including filing of appeal, mercy petition etc,” Singh said.
Singh confirmed that executions have taken place in Malaysia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The number of Indians executed or given capital punishment in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in 2024 was three each, while one Indian was executed in Zimbabwe.
In 2023, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia each executed five Indians, and Malaysia executed one. “No data available as the same is not shared by the UAE authorities. As per the informal information available with the Mission, no Indians have been executed from 2020 to 2024,” the data for the UAE revealed.
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