Indian-American Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Pannun Case's Impact on Diplomatic Relations

Indian-American lawmakers, in a statement, have warned that the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani militant Gurpatwant Singh Pannu could damage bilateral ties between the US and India if corrective steps are not taken. The lawmakers revealed that the Biden administration provided them with a classified briefing on the "murder-for-hire plot of an American citizen," which convinced them of the culpability of unnamed Indian government officials. They called for a full investigation, accountability, and assurances that such incidents will not happen again. The decision to brief the lawmakers marks a setback in bilateral engagement in the law and order and terrorism sphere, despite India's announcement of an investigation.