<span style="color: #222222;">External Affairs Ministry today said that Indian Embassy in Doha is actively pursuing the matter of eight Indians having been arrested in Qatar. Briefing media in New Delhi, Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Embassy is trying to facilitate visa for the family members of those arrested. He added that the Embassy got the second consular access today and Embassy officials were able to meet the detainees and ascertain their well-being.<br />''<br />''On Uzbekistan's claim of eighteen children's deaths after allegedly consuming Indian-made syrup, Mr. Bagchi said legal action has been initiated by the Uzbekistan authorities against certain individuals. He said consular assistance is being extended to the concerned individuals. He also said that Uzbek authorities have not formally taken up the matter with India.<br />''<br />''In reply to a query on the Russian tourists' death case in Odisha, the spokesperson said Odisha Police are investigating it as per Indian laws.<br />''<br />''On the threat of attack on the Indian High Commission in the Maldives, the spokesperson noted that the Maldives government has taken swift action.</span><br />