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Amit Shah, India's Home Affairs Minister and a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been accused by a Canadian official of authorizing crimes against overseas dissidents, escalating tensions between India and Canada. This follows earlier allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.
India's High Commissioner to Canada stated that India will not assist Canadian investigators in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar until Canada shares relevant and specific evidence, emphasizing the need for cooperation from Canadian authorities in the investigation.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes there has been a shift in India's attitude towards Canada following the revelation of a US plot involving Indian government agents in a thwarted assassination attempt on a Sikh separatist leader. Trudeau noted an openness to collaboration and a recognition that attacking Canada will not resolve the issue. The murder investigation had strained diplomatic ties between the two nations, but India has taken the US indictment seriously and is investigating. Both Canada and the US are seeking to strengthen ties with India to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the allegations of India's alleged links to an assassination plot in the US, stating that India will investigate any evidence provided. In November, the US charged an Indian man with conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York. The target of the assassination attempt, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a dual US-Canadian citizen and a vocal supporter of the Khalistan movement. India has designated Pannun as a terrorist, but he denies the allegation. The recent accusations of extra-judicial killings of Sikh separatists have strained India's ties with the US, but Modi expressed confidence in the upward trajectory of the relationship, emphasizing the strong bipartisan support for strengthening the partnership.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that his government will investigate allegations that an Indian official was involved in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in the United States. Modi expressed his commitment to the rule of law and emphasized that the bilateral relationship between India and the U.S. remains strong. The charges were filed by the U.S. Justice Department last month, accusing an Indian national and an Indian government official of attempting to assassinate the Sikh activist. Modi also expressed concern about the activities of extremist groups based overseas, which he claimed were inciting violence under the guise of freedom of expression.
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen accused of plotting the murder of a Sikh separatist in New York, denies the charges and claims to be a law-abiding businessman caught in the crossfire between the United States and the Indian government. Gupta's lawyer argues that there is no evidence linking him to the alleged plot and alleges that he received adverse legal advice during his detention in the Czech Republic. The U.S. indictment against Gupta accuses him of using an alias, but his lawyer asserts that this is a case of mistaken identity. The Indian Supreme Court is set to hear the case in January.
The family of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man currently in Czech custody and accused by the U.S. of involvement in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist, has asked India's top court to direct the government to provide him with consular assistance. Gupta's family claims he has been illegally detained in Prague, denied contact with his family in India, and the freedom to seek legal representation. The court has scheduled a hearing for January 4. India has expressed concern about one of its government officials being linked to the plot and has stated it will conduct its own investigation.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is in India to strengthen security cooperation, but his visit comes after the US accused an Indian government official of being involved in a conspiracy to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City. The alleged target, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is considered a terrorist by the Indian government but an activist by some Sikhs overseas. The US plot was foiled, and India has denied involvement, setting up a committee to investigate the accusations. While the incident has raised concerns about New Delhi's credibility, analysts believe the chances of a major fallout between the US and India are low, as both countries are committed to countering China.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to visit India next week, following accusations by the US that an Indian government official directed a failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the United States. India has denied any involvement in the plot and stated that Wray's visit had been planned in advance. The visit is part of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.
The United States has stated that it will wait for the results of India's investigation into allegations of an Indian official's involvement in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in the US. American prosecutors have linked the official to a man charged with conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The US has urged India to cooperate with Canada's investigation into allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Canadian national.
US principal deputy NSA Jon Finer raised concerns about the alleged involvement of an Indian official in a thwarted assassination plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun during his meetings with Indian officials. The US has commended India's establishment of an enquiry committee to investigate the matter and emphasized the importance of holding accountable those responsible. The US is awaiting the outcome of India's investigation. The discussions between the US and India also covered strategic security, technology cooperation, coordination in the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East.
White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer led a U.S. delegation to New Delhi to discuss the alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil. India has formed an investigative panel to probe the incident and expressed concern about one of its government officials being linked to the plot. The issue is delicate for both India and the Biden administration as they try to build closer ties amid the perceived threat of China. The U.S. officials named the target of the attempted murder as Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist and dual citizen of the United States and Canada.
The Indian government has responded to allegations by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) that an Indian agent attempted to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil, stating that such a crime would be "contrary to government policy." The DoJ indictment included details of the alleged assassination plot, with an Indian intelligence officer directing the operation from India. The target, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a vocal critic of the Indian government and a supporter of the Khalistan movement. India's Ministry of External Affairs described the case as a "matter of concern" and stated that a high-level inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the matter. The indictment also included alleged evidence relating to the killing of another Khalistani activist in Canada.
The United States Department of Justice has charged an Indian man, Nikhil Gupta, with murder-for-hire and conspiracy, accusing him of working for the Indian government to carry out the planned assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in New York. Gupta, who is currently awaiting extradition, allegedly coordinated the murder plan under the direction of an Indian government employee identified as "CC-1." The allegations come months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the assassination of another Sikh separatist leader. The Indian government has stated that it is contrary to their policy to pursue extraterritorial assassinations and has initiated an investigation. The case is expected to impact India-US relations, but so far, no charges have been filed against any Indian government officials.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, for allegedly participating in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by an Indian government employee to assassinate a leader in the Sikh separatist movement on American soil. The plot was foiled by U.S. law enforcement, but it raises concerns about India's actions abroad and may complicate the relationship between Washington and New Delhi. Gupta, who was arrested in the Czech Republic, faces charges of murder for hire and murder-for-hire conspiracy. The Biden administration has expressed concern to the Indian government and is providing information to aid their internal investigation.