An Indian citizen, Nikhil Gupta, has confessed in a Manhattan federal court to conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen and leader of the Khalistan separatist movement. Gupta admitted that he acted under the direction of an officer from India’s foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), which operates under the Prime Minister’s Office. The confession has caused diplomatic concern and renewed pressure on India. The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on May 29, with Gupta facing 19 to 23 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.
The US Department of Justice alleged that the plot was not a rogue operation but a targeted assassination attempt involving an Indian government employee, Vikas Yadav, who allegedly recruited Gupta in 2023. India has not issued an official statement, though a high-level committee was formed to investigate the matter. Media reports suggested involvement of “rogue elements,” but the findings were not made public. The case has strained India’s relations with the US and other Western nations, reviving scrutiny of India’s intelligence operations abroad.
Following Gupta’s plea, the US Justice Department may now seek Yadav’s extradition under the bilateral treaty, though no formal request has yet been made.
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