Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:16pm on 29 Nov 2023,Wednesday India Global
US authorities forged "murder-for-hire" charges against Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accusing him of orchestrating a plot to assassinate Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. The indictment implicates an Indian government official, referred to as CC-1, alleging the official directed the plot from India. Gupta, arrested in June by Czech authorities, faces charges related to murder-for-hire and conspiracy, each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years. The foiled plot, involving a DEA undercover officer, raises concerns about overseas lethal schemes. The unfolding investigation exposes an alleged nexus between Gupta, the Indian government, and international criminal activities.
