'Beacon of hope': Navy veteran released from Qatar hails PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Recalling his solitary confinement and the plight he suffered, Captain Saurab Vasisht and his father have written to PM Modi thanking him for his release along with other Navy personnel from Qatar earlier this year, where they were detained in an alleged case of espionage.

“In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, you emerged as a steadfast beacon of hope and resilience, transcending the realms of politics to embody a guiding force of unparalleled significance. Your solemn vow that no Indian would be left behind resonated deeply within our spirits, and time and again, you have demonstrated the profound sincerity of that commitment,” Vasisht wrote, thanking Modi for “unwavering support and tireless efforts”.

Wing Commander Rajinder Kumar Vasisht (retired), his father, said. “In this agonising saga spanning over 18 months, you emerged as our rock, our unwavering pillar of hope. At 86 years of age, I find myself extremely overwhelmed with gratitude for your relentless efforts in bringing my son back from the brink of despair.”