A group of Democratic senators is urging the State Department to increase pressure on India over a failed assassination plot against a Sikh activist in New York. The senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, have written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for a strong diplomatic response and demanding that the Indian government hold those involved criminally accountable. The plot is linked to pro-Khalistan elements, specifically targeting Pannun. Nikhil Gupta, who has been extradited to the US, pleaded not guilty in a New York court. US Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized that Gupta’s extradition demonstrates the Justice Department's commitment to not tolerating attempts to harm American citizens. Gupta's attorney, Jeffrey Chabrowe, stated that the matter is complex and warned against rushing to conclusions. The Biden administration is being advised not to prioritize its geopolitical relationship with India over ensuring accountability for the alleged plot.
The Biden administration shouldn’t prioritize its geopolitical relationship with India above insisting Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold accountable those behind an alleged plot to assassinate an American citizen on US soil, a top Democratic senator says https://t.co/vYDuxkEMSz
As #NikhilGupta pleaded not guilty in a #NewYork court on Monday, the US Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Gupta’s extradition was proof that the Justice Department won’t “tolerate attempts to silence or harm #American citizens” (@prashantktm reports)…
#NikhilGupta will now face #justice in American courtroom, says US attorney general https://t.co/aLV7eF3444
🇮🇳 EMBRACING PRO-KHALISTAN TERROR? U.S. SENATORS CALL FOR 'PUNISHING' INDIA IN PANNUN 'PLOT' ✉️ Senior Democrats have sent a letter to State Secretary Antony Blinken, demanding a “strong diplomatic response” against India over its alleged involvement in the foiled plot against… https://t.co/W0bCqSTw77
On Nikhil Gupta case, a group of Democratic senators, led by @SenJeffMerkley write to the US secretary of State Blinken. Urge "strong diplomatic response" & press Indian Govt "to hold those involved criminally accountable". https://t.co/DNqRt3LOGr
Democrats say State should press India over Sikh activist assassination plot https://t.co/6QO2VZY7dd
Nikhil Gupta's attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe told ANI, "This is a complex matter for both our countries. It is extremely important that we refrain from rushing to conclusions so early in the process. Background and details will develop that may cast government allegations into an… https://t.co/gmSZGrybbn
A group of Democratic senators is asking the State Department to increase pressure on India over a failed assassination plot against a Sikh activist in New York, @mchalfant16 reports. https://t.co/bIByqGVJ4m
Dem senators press State Dept to increase pressure on India over Sikh murder plot https://t.co/soBVKUz6Gx