Indian Man Charged For Attempted Murder-For-Hire On Sikh Activist
One AmericaNOV 20 2023
US prosecutors have charged alleged former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav of plotting to assassinate US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist.
Yadav's indictment was unsealed in a Manhattan court Thursday. Attorney General Merrick B Garland said the DOJ will go after anyone targeting US citizens.
FBI Director Christopher Wray Thursday also warned that the agency "will not tolerate acts of violence" against US residents exercising constitutional rights.
The US government takes these allegations extremely seriously. The plot to assassinate a US citizen on American soil is a direct threat to national sovereignty and the rule of law. It's crucial to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that foreign governments respect international norms and diplomatic relations.
The Indian government has consistently given space to anti-India extremists, which is at the heart of the issue. These separatist leaders pose a threat to India's national security and sovereignty. The allegations need to be thoroughly investigated, but it's also important to address the broader context of extremism and its international connections.