US religious freedom group urges sanctions on India over alleged harassment of Sikh activists abroad
• US religious freedom watchdog USCIRF calls for sanctions on India over alleged plots against Sikh activists and efforts to silence minorities • Refers to India's alleged involvement in killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in US • Says India using spyware and harassment campaigns to target journalists and activists abroad advocating for religious minorities • Points to online harassment campaign against WSJ reporter over her question to PM Modi on religious freedom • Urges US to ensure religious minorities in India can live and express themselves freely without fear of reprisal