Indian public opinion has been inflamed by media pictures of the mutilated bodies of the soldiers.

BBC: Indian anger over soldiers' deaths

However, the issue is likely to continue to aggravate relations between the nations, with Italian and Indian public opinion divided over where the men should be tried.

WSJ: Italy to Return Marines to India

Despite the return of the men, the issue is likely to continue to aggravate relations between the nations, with Italian and Indian public opinion divided over where the men should be tried.

WSJ: Italy Returns Marines to India