Sikh Americans on High Alert Amid Alleged Assassination Plot and International Discussions

Sikh Americans are taking precautions and increasing security measures following an alleged assassination plot by the Indian government against a Sikh separatist in the United States. Many Sikh temples are adding security cameras and hiring night patrols, while some individuals are considering self-defense measures. The indictment has validated concerns among Sikh Americans about the Indian government's surveillance of their actions. Sikh Americans have faced discrimination and hate crimes in the past, and the recent plot has heightened anxieties within the community. There are differing opinions among Sikh Americans regarding secession from India, but many believe in greater autonomy for Punjab. Some Sikh American leaders are calling for a stronger public rebuke of India from the Biden administration. Despite the risks, Sikh activists remain committed to advocating for an independent Sikh homeland and seeking justice for the violence against Sikhs in 1984.