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Authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans by arresting Micah James Legnon, an ex-Marine linked to an extremist anti-government group, who was found with weapons and body armor en route to the city. The operation was part of a broader crackdown on similar plots across the US, including a foiled bomb plot in California.
Indian American Members of Congress, including U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Shri Thanedar, released a statement expressing concern over the indictment of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian government official, in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S. citizen in New York City. They appreciate the Biden Administration's briefing on the matter and call for a thorough investigation by the Government of India to hold those responsible accountable and ensure the incident does not harm the U.S.-India partnership.
The United States has accused an Indian official of being involved in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City. The official, identified as Hardeep Singh, allegedly conspired with others to hire hitmen to carry out the assassination. The plot was reportedly uncovered through intercepted communications. The US has requested the extradition of Singh, who is currently in India, to face charges in the United States.
US authorities have reportedly foiled a plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and issued a diplomatic warning to India over alleged links to the plot. The US embassy and India's foreign ministry have not yet commented on the report. The Financial Times did not specify if the protest to India resulted in the plot being abandoned or if it was foiled by the FBI. This comes after Canada alleged Indian involvement in the murder of another Sikh separatist leader in June. US federal prosecutors have filed a sealed indictment against at least one suspect in a New York District Court. Pannun, the target of the foiled plot, is associated with Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which India has labeled an "unlawful association." India has now resumed issuing e-visas for Canadian tourists and business travelers after a two-month suspension.
The final trial is set to begin for the last defendants accused of participating in a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer nearly three years ago. The defendants, Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null, were among 14 men charged in the scheme, which was motivated by anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 policies. The plotters, described as anti-government extremists, intended to attack the state Capitol and police to ignite a civil war. Nine men have already been convicted, while two were acquitted. The defendants face charges of providing material support for terrorist acts and illegally possessing firearms.