Security guards detained in the course of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar are nonetheless being held within the nation 4 months after their arrest, The Guardian reported. They had been detained whereas attempting to resolve a dispute over unpaid wages.

According to the report, an Indian nationwide together with two Pakistanis have been sentenced to 6 months in jail together with a ten,000 riyals ( ₹2,20,000) every. A human rights group Equidem initially reported the event which was later verified by the English every day.

Both Indian and Pakistani nationals had been employed by native personal safety agency Stark Security Services for the soccer match, nonetheless, they had been sacked days after the match regardless of having months left on their employment contract.

The human rights physique is demanding their rapid launch and claimed that ‘this is the true cost of FIFA’s reckless disregard for the rights of people that assist them generate big income’.

Along with the three, there are 9 others had been let go manner earlier than their settlement ends, in response to the report. Four of them had been deported and 5 others had been terminated however are nonetheless within the nation.

On January 23, a batch of 200 guards, loaded in a bus, headed to the safety firm’s headquarters in a bid to barter their unpaid wages. The firm workers allegedly referred to as the police claiming that the employees are blocking the street. However, the staff stated besides for his or her leaders, nobody received down from the bus.