US and India Discuss Plot to Kill Pro-Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The United States has acknowledged India’s responsiveness to concerns about an alleged plot to kill pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell highlighted ongoing constructive dialogue and India’s efforts to address security concerns.

Addressing an online briefing, Campbell said, “We have had a constructive dialogue with India on this topic and I would say that they have been responsive to our concerns. We’ve made clear that we seek accountability from the Government of India and we have consistently asked for updates on the Indian Committee of Inquiry’s investigations.”

Campbell also mentioned that India is considering potential institutional reforms in response to the allegations. He added, “In the wake of some of these allegations and reports that you described, so look those discussions continue between the United States and India and I think anything further is likely to come through law enforcement channels.”

Indian national Nikhil Gupta is suspected by the US of involvement in the plot to kill Pannun. Gupta was extradited to the US on June 14 and pleaded not guilty on June 17 at a federal court. The next hearing is scheduled for June 28. The Indian government has set up a High-Level Committee to investigate the security concerns shared by Washington.