The news of a plot to assassinate Khalistani supporter Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil has been making the rounds on the internet, sparking a flurry of reactions. It has been reported that the US has shared information concerning this plot with India. The Indian side has stated that the US shared insights related to the connection between organised criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others, in the context of recent discussions on India-US security cooperation. These issues are currently under investigation by relevant departments.
In a statement issued by Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, he confirmed that India is taking these inputs seriously as they directly impact the country’s security interests. He also shared that the US had provided some inputs, which were presently being examined by relevant departments.
Bagchi was clear in his assertion that these inputs raised concerns for both nations and necessitated immediate action. During recent dialogues on India-US security cooperation, the US side raised questions regarding the link between organised criminals and others.
As per a report by the Financial Times, the US authorities successfully thwarted a plot to murder a Sikh dissident based in the United States. This report also suggested that there was a warning issued to India about governmental involvement in the plot.
The White House, according to the Financial Times report, has addressed this plot with the highest degree of seriousness and has communicated this concern to the Indian government at the highest level. Pannun, who claims to hold dual citizenship of the United States and Canada, was reportedly the target of the foiled assassination plot.
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