Nikhil Gupta was arrested on June 30.
Indian-American lawmakers have accused Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta of impersonating American-Canadian Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. (Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun) Expressed deep concern over allegations of alleged conspiracy to murder. If the issue is not resolved properly, it could significantly damage the US-India partnership, Indian-American lawmakers warned after a classified briefing by the Biden administration on Nikhil Gupta’s indictment.
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The classified briefing on the allegations was attended by US representatives Ami Berra, Pramila Jaipal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamurthy and Mr. Thanedar. He said in a statement that “We recognize that the US-India partnership has had a meaningful impact on the lives of both peoples, but we are concerned that if the actions outlined in the indictment are not properly addressed, they could significantly harm the partnership.” “possible”.
Members of the US Congress said the allegations were deeply troubling and that the safety of their constituents was their top priority.
He welcomed India’s move to set up a committee of inquiry. But said that the US should ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
Federal prosecutors in the US have accused Gupta of being involved in a failed plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a Sikh separatist leader. Czech Republic authorities arrested Gupta on June 30 under a bilateral extradition treaty between the US and the Czech Republic.
While in India Supreme Court On Friday, the Supreme Court adjourned till January 4 the hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta. The petition alleges serious human rights violations in prisons, including being forced to eat beef and pork. He also alleges that he was denied diplomatic access, the right to contact his family in India and the freedom to seek legal help.
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