A Washington Post investigation has uncovered allegations regarding senior members of India’s intelligence agency.
Allegations imply backing a plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based Sikh activist advocating Sikh sovereignty.
The plot, reportedly known to some in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inner circle, highlights a worrying trend of overseas operations against Modi’s critics.
U.S. authorities have since revealed that the plot involved a $100,000 contract to kill Pannun, with a $15,000 advance paid in New York.
The orchestrator, Indian national Nikhil Gupta, was arrested in the Czech Republic, facing extradition to the U.S.
This case has drawn severe criticism from U.S. officials, who have expressed deep concerns about India‘s actions on foreign soil.
The exposure of this plot followed the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Sikh activist, in Canada.
In addition, this incident has been linked to similar allegations against the Indian government.
This has led to heightened diplomatic tensions, with the U.S. demanding accountability and transparency from India.
India has responded by denying official involvement, attributing the plot to rogue elements within its agencies, and initiating an internal investigation.
However, these events come amid broader accusations against India’s intelligence services for targeting Sikh and Kashmiri activists abroad.
They add layers to the geopolitical complexities facing India’s national security strategies.
These incidents have not only strained Indo-Western relations but also spotlighted the ongoing challenges within India’s vast intelligence apparatus.
In short, as investigations continue, the international community remains watchful, awaiting India’s next steps in addressing these serious allegations.