A shocking turn of events, the Indian government faces intense scrutiny as a senior field officer is accused of orchestrating a thwarted assassination attempt on U.S. soil, leading to CIA Director and DNI seeking explanations.
India’s foreign ministry, acknowledging the gravity of the allegations, swiftly initiated a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the matter amidst reports of strained relations between New Delhi and the White House.
The seriousness of the situation is underscored by the dispatch of top U.S. intelligence officials to India, pressing for answers regarding the alleged murder-for-hire plot.
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Details from the indictment reveal that the accused, Gupta, attempted to hire an undercover U.S. law enforcement officer to carry out the assassination, with a sum of $100,000 at stake. The plot is believed to be linked to a broader agenda to suppress Sikh activists advocating for an independent Sikh state, Khalistan.
Further shocking revelations in the indictment suggest the same government official was involved in ordering the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. This has ignited international outrage, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserting credible allegations of Indian government involvement in Nijjar’s assassination.
India’s swift denial labeled Trudeau’s accusation as absurd and politically motivated, accusing Canada of harboring Khalistani terrorists and extremists.
The diplomatic fallout has strained relations between Canada and India, with tensions now extending to Washington. Unnamed government sources reveal President Joe Biden’s decisive actions, dispatching CIA Director William J. Burns and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to seek answers from India.
The indictment exposes Gupta’s alleged communication with the hitman, scheduling the New York City assassination for June 19, just a day after Nijjar’s murder. Gupta claimed both victims were on the same list of Sikh targets, adding complexity to the unfolding narrative.
This incident not only strains diplomatic ties but also sheds light on the intricate dynamics involving Sikh activism, political motivations, and security concerns in the region.
