We just want to come back home, say Omanis detained in India

Meanwhile, families of the accused said that they were eagerly awaiting their loved ones.

Salim Al Shiyadi, son of Mohamed Al Shiyadi, an accused, said that he was concerned for his father’s health.

“The physical and psychological health of my father and his colleagues has been getting worse. Although they were released from prison, they are not allowed to return to Oman which is causing them distress.

“The Omani Human Rights Commission is in constant contact with us to discuss and resolve the case.”

India’s ambassador to Oman Indramani Pandey said that he could not comment on the case as the matter was sub-judice.

However, the ambassador added that the Indian embassy had always advised Indians in Oman and vice-versa to abide by the laws of the land.

“The matter referred to is sub-judice in India and the Embassy cannot comment. Ministry of External Affairs of India has rendered all requisite assistance.

The people of India and Oman enjoy an excellent relationship which is evident in extensive people-to-people contacts,” the Indian ambassador added.