Death sentence of 15 Indians lodged in Kuwaiti jails, have been commuted to life imprisonment by the Emir of Kuwait, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said. Swaraj said the Emir has also directed that the sentences of 119 Indian nationals be reduced. The minister thanked the Emir of Kuwait for his "kind" gesture. In a series of tweets, she said, "The Emir has been pleased to commute the se­ntences of 15 Indians from de­a­th to life imprisonment. The Indian mission in Kuwait will provide all possible assistance to the Indians being released."

Sushma Swaraj said the Emir has also directed that sentences of 119 Indians be reduced. file pic