Two months on, return of 8th naval veteran from Doha remains uncertain

NEARLY two months after Qatar's Interior Ministry released eight Indian naval veterans, uncertainty shrouds the return of the eighth naval veteran, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, who faces a travel ban.

-  YESHI SELI

Seven naval veterans have returned home following the release of the eight on February 12 after being in captivity for over 16 months. "There was optimism that the travel ban imposed on Commander Tiwari would be lifted and he would return home by Eid; however, since holidays have begun, nearly all establishments are closed so any decision would come only after the break gets over," said a source.