Unraveling the Alleged India Plot: Unveiling Motives and Messages

An alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the US began with a text message between an Indian security official and an alleged drugs trafficker. The official wanted the trafficker, Nikhil Gupta, to orchestrate the target's murder in exchange for dropping criminal charges against him in India. The plot, which involved a six-week unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the target, was foiled by US law enforcement. Meanwhile, another Sikh separatist was killed in Canada during the same period. The Indian government has denied any involvement in the plots.