Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of plotting to murder Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, will face justice in an American courtroom, announced US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday. Gupta, detained in the Czech Republic in 2023, was extradited to the US last week.
“Nikhil Gupta will now face justice in an American courtroom for his involvement in an alleged plot, directed by an employee of the Indian government, to target and assassinate a U.S. citizen for his support of the Sikh separatist movement in India,” Garland stated. He also added that the extradition underscores the US Justice Department’s commitment to preventing attempts to silence or harm American citizens. It is pertinent to note that Pannun holds dual citizenship of America and Canada.
On Monday, Gupta appeared before a federal court in New York, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. His case has drawn significant attention due to its international implications and the involvement of a foreign government employee in a plot against a US citizen. The case will continue to unfold in the coming weeks as both the prosecNikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of plotting to murder Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, will face justice in an American courtroom, announced U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Gupta, detained in the Czech Republic in 2023, was extradited to the U.S. last week.
Garland emphasized that the extradition underscores the U.S. Justice Department’s commitment to preventing attempts to silence or harm American citizens. “Nikhil Gupta will now face justice in an American courtroom for his involvement in an alleged plot, directed by an employee of the Indian government, to target and assassinate a U.S. citizen for his support of the Sikh separatist movement in India,” Garland stated, as reported by PTI.
On Monday, Gupta appeared before a federal court in New York, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case has drawn significant attention due to its international implications and the involvement of a foreign government employee in a plot against a U.S. citizen. The proceedings are expected to shed light on the alleged conspiracy and the extent of Gupta’s involvement.
This development marks a crucial step in addressing transnational crimes and ensuring that those who threaten the safety and security of individuals in the U.S. are held accountable. The case will continue to unfold in the coming weeks as both the prosecution and defense prepare for trial.