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Who is Nikhil Gupta? Key accused in Pannun assassination plot who admitted guilt in US court

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Recruited by an Indian government official, Gupta allegedly sought a hitman, offering $100,000 for the killing. He faces up to 24 years in prison for murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges.

The Times of India

'$100,000 deal': What US justice department reveals about Pannun murder plot

An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, has admitted guilt in a US court for orchestrating a $100,000 murder-for-hire plot against a US citizen. Prosecutors allege an Indian government employee directed the scheme targeting a Sikh separatist leader. Gupta's arrest in the Czech Republic led to his extradition and subsequent plea.

The Times of India

Indian man pleads guilty in assassination plot against prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York

A man from India has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges, admitting sending $15,000 to a supposed hitman to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City

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'Message to foreign actors...': Who is Nikhil Gupta, Indian man who pleaded guilty to plotting to murder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in US?

54-year-old Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man, pleaded guilty to plotting to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist leader and a US citizen. Gupta pleaded guilty to all three charges of murder for hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. His sentencing will take place in…

The Times of India

Indian man accused of plot to assassinate US activist pleads guilty

Nikhil Gupta faces up to 40 years over alleged India-backed attempt to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The Guardian - US

In turnaround, Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in Khalistani's murder-for-hire case

TOI correspondent from Washington: In a dramatic courtroom reversal, Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in a foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Pannun, a pro-Khalistan separatist and US citizen. Gupta, 54, appearing before US magistrate judge Sarah Netburn, admitted to three counts: murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit…

The Times of India

Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Accused Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US court

NEW DELHI: Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man accused of murder plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has pled guilty in a US court.

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Sikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats

Police ask Paramjeet Singh Pamma to install security cameras and reinforce door locks at his home

The Guardian - UK

California bill against foreign hits on diaspora splits Indian Americans

The bill comes amid growing concerns over alleged Indian government efforts to target Sikh dissidents in North America.

Al Jazeera

Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi

Killing of Canadian national was ‘significant escalation in India’s repression efforts’ but leaders shake hands at G7

The Guardian - US

As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?

Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.

Al Jazeera

Spies, Gangsters, and Murder: Canada’s Wildest Diplomatic Showdown Yet

Killing of Canadian Sikh linked to highest levels of India’s government

The Walrus

Indian man charged in US with plotting to murder Sikh militant

Prosecutors in the United States have charged an Indian man with a foiled plot to kill a Sikh militant in New York days after a row between Canada and India over similar accusations.

Radio France Internationale

Tuesday briefing: Canada puts India ‘on notice’ as row over alleged killing of Sikh activists escalates

In today’s newsletter: Justin Trudeau says there are ‘credible allegations’ that Modi’s government was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. What does say about India’s global standing?

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Former Indian spy rejects US charge in Sikh separatist murder plot, family says

Vikash Yadav is accused of masterminding a murder-for-hire plot against Sikh dissident Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York

Al Jazeera

India’s envoy to Canada rejects involvement in Sikh activist’s killing

Sanjay Kumar Verma, who is being expelled from Canada, says had ‘nothing at all’ to do with Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder.

The Guardian - UK

Allegations suggest India is now part of the assassination club

Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau, claims Indian diplomats are implicated in murders on Canadian soil

Al Jazeera

Who is Vikash Yadav, Indian agent accused by US in Sikh assassination plot?

A US indictment has named Yadav as the mastermind of the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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US charges Indian government employee in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot

Case revolves around what the US says was an attempt to kill prominent Sikh separatist leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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Indian Government Employee Charged In Foiled Assassination Plot

Criminal charges against Indian government employee in foiled assassination plot targeting Sikh separatist leader in the U.S. lead to diplomatic tensions.

The Independent UK

Former Indian spy charged in plot to assassinate US citizen in New York

Indian intelligence officer accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind murder-for-hire plot against Sikh dissident Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The Independent UK

Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City

The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader living in New York City

International Business Times

US Charges Indian Agent Over Alleged Plot To Kill Sikh Separatist

An Indian government employee has been indicted for his role in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, the Justice Department said Thursday.

The Guardian - US

US charges former Indian spy allegedly linked to foiled murder plot

Justice department says Vikash Yadav, who remains at large, planned to murder a Sikh separatist in New York

Al Jazeera

Air India serial bomb threats: Why is it significant amid Canada tensions?

Several Indian carriers have been forced to divert flights or return to land following bomb threats this week.

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