Nikhil Gupta, accused in the conspiracy to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, has reportedly confessed to his crime. Gupta pleaded guilty to three charges in federal court in Manhattan. These include allegations of conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering. This information was given in the New York Times report.
Nikhil Gupta was arrested in Czech Republic
According to the report, if the court finds him guilty, he could face a maximum imprisonment of 40 years. He gave this confession in front of Judge Sarah Netburn. Nikhil Gupta (54 years old) was brought to the US from Czech Republic in June 2024. Gupta was arrested in Czech Republic in 2023. Before being brought to America, he had declared himself innocent. Now he has accepted his crime.
What does India have to say about the matter?
American officials allege that the alleged conspiracy to target Khalistanis in America and Canada has affected relations between India and America. India has denied these allegations. The Indian government clearly says that it has nothing to do with this conspiracy. The government said that such activity is against its policy. According to the report, this conspiracy started in May 2023. There is also an allegation of involvement of an Indian government employee in this.
Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannu?
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannu lives in New York and works as a lawyer.
- Pannu runs the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
- The Indian government has declared Pannu a terrorist. He is accused of funding violence and spreading extremist ideas.
- Pannu was born in Khankot village near Amritsar. It is said that he studied law from Punjab University.
- Pannu is often in the news for openly threatening India and Indians.
- He had once said that those who succeed in Air India flight may be in danger.