PM Modi breaks silence on allegation of India's assassination plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Pannun in US
In a noteworthy development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the allegations surrounding an alleged Indian assassination plot targeting Khalistani separatists on US soil for the first time. The Prime Minister stated, "If any of our citizens have been involved in any actions, positive or negative, we are prepared to investigate. Our commitment is to upholding the rule of law." Last month, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accusing him of collaborating with an Indian government employee in a thwarted plan to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian citizen. Gupta is currently detained in the Czech Republic and faces extradition to the US. India has expressed concern over the matter and announced a comprehensive investigation. The country emphasized that subsequent actions will be determined based on the findings of the investigative panel. The External Affairs Ministry of India has established an inquiry committee to ...