U.S. Foils Alleged Indian Plot to Assassinate Sikh Separatist Leader in New York
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U.S. authorities foiled an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York City. An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, was arrested and faces charges.
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Senator Ben Cardin said the news is "disturbing" and shows a rise in governments targeting dissidents abroad. He plans a hearing on "global transnational repression."
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Prosecutors allege Gupta worked with an Indian government employee to arrange the murder-for-hire plot against the U.S. citizen Sikh leader.
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The target is believed to be Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a vocal critic of India's government who pushes for an independent Sikh state.
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Tensions between India and Canada have grown over credible allegations tying India to the assassination of a Sikh separatist there.