11 months ago
US Claims Indian Nationals Planned Murders Abroad
The US government says two Indian nationals, Nikhil Gupta and Vikash Yadav, planned to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and others.
Gupta was arrested in Prague and extradited to the US.
The US government claims they have evidence, including messages, that show the plot.
The former Indian intelligence officer, Yadav, was fired from his job.
The US government says they also believe the pair were connected to the murder of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada.
India hasn't officially commented on the new claims but previously denied involvement in the Canadian murder and has an investigation underway.
US prosecutors claim Indian nationals plotted to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and others.
Nikhil Gupta and former intelligence officer Vikash Yadav are the accused.
Gupta was arrested in Prague and extradited to the US.
The US has outlined evidence including WhatsApp messages and email exchanges.
India has not commented on the new filing in official capacity.
- Who
- Indian nationals Nikhil Gupta and Vikash Yadav
- What
- Allegedly planned the murders of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and others
- Where
- US, Canada, Nepal, and Pakistan
- When
- Alleged plans discussed in 2023; trial set for November
- Why
- Unclear from the provided articles
Key facts
- Accused
- Nikhil Gupta and Vikash Yadav
- Charges
- Planning murders of Pannun and others
- Location of Alleged Plots
- US, Canada, Nepal, Pakistan
- Gupta's Arrest
- Arrested in Prague in June 2023 and extradited to US in June 2024
- Yadav's Status
- Dismissed from Indian intelligence service
- Trial Date
- November 3rd
Quotes
Prosecutors
US prosecutors
“hitmen had already arrived [in Nepal] and looking for”
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