Authorities in the Czech Republic have granted India consular access to Nikhil Gupta on at least on three occasions since he was arrested on June 30, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. U.S. authorities have accused Mr. Gupta of planning to assassinate U.S.-based pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in collaboration with an Indian official.
“An Indian national is currently in custody of the Czech authorities pending a request for extradition to the U.S. We received consular access to him, at least on three occasions. We are extending necessary consular assistance to the individual as per requirement,” said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, giving an insight into India’s exchanges with the Czech authorities regarding Mr. Gupta. A member of Mr. Gupta’s family has gone to the Supreme Court seeking remedy in the case. Mr. Bagchi refused to comment on the case.
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