According to Indian media reports, the eight men are retired Indian navy officers who worked for the consulting company Al Dahra, advising the Qatari government on the acquisition of submarines.

Source: https://www.mymcmurray.com/2023/10/26/india-exploring-all-legal-options-after-qatari-court-sentences-8-indians-to-death-for-spying/

He said that Punjab Police, its Intelligence wing, as well as local units from Amritsar Rural and Moga were involved in the operation, according to Indian media reports.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/amritpal-singh-arrested-after-35-days-on-the-run/

In contrast, the Indian media has been actively propagating the idea that Pakistan is interested in joining BRICS.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/09/25/brics-and-the-india-pakistan-equation/