Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has firmly rebutted allegations suggesting his involvement in securing the release of eight Indian Navy veterans in Qatar, affirming that the Indian government alone facilitated their freedom. The veterans, detained for 18 months on espionage charges, were recently released. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had insinuated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi brokered a deal for their release by enlisting Khan’s help, a claim promptly dismissed by Shah Rukh Khan’s representatives, who stressed that the government officials were solely responsible for the successful resolution.
Shahrukh Khan’s Team Official Statement
Declaring that matters of diplomacy are best handled by capable leaders, Shah Rukh Khan’s team reiterated his happiness at the veterans’ safe return and extended his best wishes to them. Khan had been in Doha as a guest of honour at the AFC final. Meanwhile, PM Modi, currently in the UAE, is scheduled to visit Qatar to strengthen bilateral relations.
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One of the released veterans, among the seven already back in India, expressed gratitude to PM Modi, acknowledging his indispensable personal involvement and rapport with Qatar. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the release, attributing it to the cooperation of the Qatari government and expressing appreciation for their actions.
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