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‘Contrary to government policy’: India responds to US assassination plot claims

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.

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The plot was blown in 2023 when alleged drug and weapons trafficker Nikhil Gupta contacted a hit man — an undercover DEA agent — to assassinate Pannun.

Gupta was held in June 2023 in the Czech Republic and extradited to the US. Yadav allegedly offered the hitman $100K through Gupta to assassinate Pannun.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of violating Canadian sovereignty. This was days after Canada expelled six Indian diplomats over the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Sikh separatist, in British Columbia.

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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.

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India must take decisive action following Thursday's identification of Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav as the alleged mastermind behind a foiled plot to assassinate a US-based Sikh activist. This revelation, coupled with Canada's parallel allegations about the killing of another Sikh leader, raises troubling questions about transnational repression emanating from the highest levels of Narendra Modi's government. India's credibility now hinges on conducting a genuine investigation into these serious allegations.

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India murder plot on U.S. soil requires a real investigation from Modi - The Washington Post

While Thursday's indictment of Vikash Yadav in a US assassination plot raises serious concerns, America's strategic partnership with India remains vital. The broader context of Khalistan extremism and its violent history, including terrorist attacks and temple assaults, underscores the complex security challenges India faces. With mounting global crises and China's growing influence, the US cannot afford to damage relations with this key democratic ally. India's demonstrated cooperation in investigating the Pannun case suggests a commitment to accountability that deserves recognition.

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