Indian man accused of plot to assassinate US activist pleads guilty
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Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, pleaded guilty in a US court to murder-for-hire and related charges for his role in a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based activist advocating for a separate Sikh state in India. US prosecutors allege Gupta was recruited by an Indian government agent to carry out the assassination in New York City. The US Attorney stated Gupta believed he could act without consequence, but will now face justice. Pannun claims the guilty plea confirms the Indian government orchestrated the plot due to his political views. The case follows similar accusations by Canada regarding the murder of another Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, further straining relations between India, the US, and Canada.
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