Czech Republic's Top Court Halts Nikhil Gupta Extradition To US For 'Foiled Pannun Murder Plot'
8 months ago

Czech Republic's Top Court Halts Nikhil Gupta Extradition To US For 'Foiled Pannun Murder Plot'

ABP News  

The highest court in the Czech Republic has stayed lower court decisions to extradite Nikhil Gupta, indicted by the US over an alleged plot to kill terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, according to a report by The Indian Express. On January 19, the report Indian Express report says, Gupta moved the Constitutional Court to challenge the decisions of two lower courts — a municipal court order dated November 23, 2023, and a Prague High Court decision from January 8 — accepting the US' request for his extradition. The report also quoted Czech Ministry of Justice spokesperson Markéta Andrová as saying that, in light of the order, "the Minister of Justice cannot decide on extradition or refusal until the Constitutional Court decides on the merits of the complaint filed by Nikhil Gupta". On January 4, the Supreme Court of India rejected a petition filed on behalf of Gupta, seeking consular access, legal aid, and intervention in the ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

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Vikash Yadav, accused in plot to kill Pannun cites ‘threat to life’ in court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikash Yadav, accused in plot to kill Pannun cites ‘threat to life’ in court

Hindustan Times  

Vikash Yadav, who was charged with “murder-for-hire” and money laundering regarding an alleged plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently claimed a 'security threat to his life.' Vikash Yadav has been charged by the US for allegedly directing a foiled plot to murder a Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. According to an Indian Express report, Yadav's legal team …

Exposed to serious threat: Ex-RAW officer charged for 'plotting to kill' Pannun
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exposed to serious threat: Ex-RAW officer charged for 'plotting to kill' Pannun

India Today  

Vikas Yadav, a former officer of India's spy agency Research and Analysis Wing, who was indicted by the United States in an alleged plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, informed a Delhi court on Saturday that he faces serious threats to his life from nefarious elements. Yadav, represented by Advocates RK Handoo and Aditya Chaudhary, argued that "false …

USA: Jay Clayton to replace prosecutor who files charges in Pannun assassination plot case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USA: Jay Clayton to replace prosecutor who files charges in Pannun assassination plot case

Op India  

On 15th November, United States President-elect Donald Trump announced that the former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, will serve as District Attorney for the Southern District of New York under his administration. Clayton will replace federal prosecutor Damian Williams, who filed charges against former Research and Analysis Wing officer Vikash Yadav in the so-called assassination …

Arsh Dalla case: Canadian court bans broadcast of trial of Khalistani terrorist after India's extradition call
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Arsh Dalla case: Canadian court bans broadcast of trial of Khalistani terrorist after India's extradition call

India TV News  

A Canadian court on Thursday ordered that there will be no broadcast or publication or electronic transmission of court proceedings of the trial of Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla and co-accused Gurjant Singh. "Given Arsh Dalla's criminal record in India and his involvement in similar illegal activities in Canada, it is expected that he will be extradited or deported …

US seeks 'Meaningful Accountability' in Pannun Murder Attempt Probe
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US seeks 'Meaningful Accountability' in Pannun Murder Attempt Probe

New Indian Express  

The US expresses its desire for meaningful accountability in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Khalistani radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States. The US expects the Indian authorities to provide a comprehensive and credible account of the investigation's findings and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

Indian Former RAW Staffer Charged in Plot to Assassinate American Citizen
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Former RAW Staffer Charged in Plot to Assassinate American Citizen

Hindustan Times  

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has named and charged a former government of India official for directing the plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American citizen that India has designated as a terrorist, in New York in June 2023. Nikhil Gupta, accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting with an Indian government official to kill Pannun, appears in …

US charges former Indian intelligence official over alleged involvement in failed Sikh separatist murder plot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US charges former Indian intelligence official over alleged involvement in failed Sikh separatist murder plot

ABC  

The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a failed plot to murder a Sikh separatist and Indian critic in New York City. Mr Pannun alleges Mr Yadav was assigned by Indian government officials as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal to dismantle Sikh separatism. The US State Department did not provide any details, …

The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot

NPR  

The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images A former Indian intelligence official is facing federal charges in the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a foiled plot to assassinate an American citizen in New York City who is a leader in the movement pushing for an independent Sikh homeland. government has …

Conversation with India on Pannun assassination plot has been respectful and effective: US NSA
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Conversation with India on Pannun assassination plot has been respectful and effective: US NSA

India TV News  

Washington: The conversation with India regarding the allegations of a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the US that involved an Indian government official has been “respectful” and “effective” because it’s being held behind closed doors, according to Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to the US president. In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil …

Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta hasn’t sought consular access, says MEA
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta hasn’t sought consular access, says MEA

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI : The ministry of external affairs on Friday said it did not receive a formal request for consular access for Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who was extradited to the US last week. Gupta pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder-for-hire conspiracy charges in a court in Manhattan and a source close to his family told Reuters on Thursday …

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta hasn’t requested consular access, says MEA
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta hasn’t requested consular access, says MEA

The Hindu  

Nikhil Gupta, the businessman accused in the U.S. for an assassination plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has not asked for consular help, said the Ministry of External Affairs. “We have so far not received any request for consular access from Mr. Gupta, but his family has got in touch with us, and we are in touch with the …

Nikhil Gupta, extradited to US in Pannun probe, hasn’t sought consular access
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nikhil Gupta, extradited to US in Pannun probe, hasn’t sought consular access

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have not received any request for consular access from Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national extradited from the Czech Republic to the US for alleged involvement in a “murder for hire” plot targeting Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting to kill a Sikh separatist, being extradited to the United States from …

Pannun 'Assassination' Plot: Nikhil Gupta Arraigned in Murder-For-Hire Case, Pleads Not Guilty
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pannun 'Assassination' Plot: Nikhil Gupta Arraigned in Murder-For-Hire Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist on American soil, pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in federal court here. US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that Gupta's "extradition makes clear that the Justice Department will not tolerate attempts to silence or harm American citizens". …

What is Nikhil Gupta’s role in Pannun ‘murder plot’? What happens now that he is extradited to US?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What is Nikhil Gupta’s role in Pannun ‘murder plot’? What happens now that he is extradited to US?

Firstpost  

Nikhil Gupta was extradited to the United States on 14 June after a go-ahead from Czech justice minister Pavel Blazek. US prosecutors have accused the 53-year-old of working with an Indian official to direct an assassination plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Nikhil Gupta, 53, was extradited to the US on Friday from the Czech Republic following his arrest …

Indian national pleads not guilty in murder plot, US Court says will not tolerate attempts to harm its citizen
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian national pleads not guilty in murder plot, US Court says will not tolerate attempts to harm its citizen

India TV News  

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, 53, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh leader on American soil, will now face justice in a US courtroom, Attorney General Merrick Garland has said, asserting that the country will not tolerate attempts to harm its citizens. "Nikhil Gupta will now face justice in an American courtroom for his involvement in …

Gurpatwant Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Pannun, pleads not guilty in U.S. court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurpatwant Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Pannun, pleads not guilty in U.S. court

The Hindu  

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist on American soil, on June 17 pleaded not guilty in the case at a federal court in New York. He was arrested in the Czech Republic last year at the request of the U.S. government on charges of being involved in a plot to …

Indian national pleads not guilty in plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York City
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian national pleads not guilty in plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York City

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An Indian national extradited to the United States pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges arising from an alleged failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York. In November, U.S. prosecutors announced that a plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City, had been thwarted in …

Nikhil Gupta, accused of Khalistani terrorist Pannun's murder plot, extradited to US
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikhil Gupta, accused of Khalistani terrorist Pannun's murder plot, extradited to US

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist on American soil, has been extradited to the US from the Czech Republic, media reports here. Gupta, 52, was arrested in the Czech Republic last year at the request of the US government on charges of being involved in a plot to assassinate Khalistani …

USA brings indian national Nikhil Gupta to stand trial for alleged plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Pannun
6 months, 3 weeks ago

USA brings indian national Nikhil Gupta to stand trial for alleged plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Pannun

Op India  

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of being involved in the alleged failed murder plot of India-designated pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the US to stand trial, NBC News reported. The US Justice Department has alleged that Gupta is an associate of the Indian government and that …

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta extradited to US in Sikh separatist case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta extradited to US in Sikh separatist case

Live Mint  

An Indian man suspected by the U.S. of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil has been extradited to the United States from the Czech Republic, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons website and a source familiar with the matter. Nikhil Gupta has been accused by U.S. federal prosecutors of plotting with an …

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, extradited to U.S.
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, extradited to U.S.

The Hindu  

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of being involved in murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh separatist, has been extradited from Czech Republic, media reports said on June 16. Gupta, 52, was arrested in the Czeck Republic last year at the request of the US government on charges of being involved in a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh …

Czech Republic sends Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist to US
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Czech Republic sends Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist to US

Al Jazeera  

If convicted after his extradition, Nikhil Gupta faces up to 20 years in prison. Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek announced on Monday that Nikhil Gupta was delivered into US custody last week. Gupta is accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting with intelligence and security officials to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US and Canadian citizen who advocated for a …

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, extradited to US
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta, accused of murder for hire plot, extradited to US

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist on American soil, has been extradited to the US from the Czech Republic, media reports here. Gupta, 52, was arrested in the Czech Republic last year at the request of the US government on charges of being involved in a plot to assassinate …

Czech justice minister to decide on Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to US after court ruling
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Czech justice minister to decide on Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to US after court ruling

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Czech Republic justice minister Pavel Blažek will take a call on the extradition to the US of Nikhil Gupta, accused of involvement in the plot to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, following the rejection of his petition by the Central European country’s highest court. The Czech constitutional court on Wednesday rejected Gupta’s challenge against …

Czech Constitutional Court Rejects Indian National Nikhil Gupta's Petition Against US Extradition in Pannun Case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Czech Constitutional Court Rejects Indian National Nikhil Gupta's Petition Against US Extradition in Pannun Case

News 18  

The Czech Constitutional Court has rejected a petition by Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a prison in Prague, against his extradition to the US to face murder-for-hire charges in an alleged assassination attempt on a Khalistani extremist on American soil. Gupta, 52, was charged by US federal prosecutors in an indictment unsealed in November last year with working with …

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta loses appeal against extradition to US, Czech govt to take final call
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta loses appeal against extradition to US, Czech govt to take final call

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has rejected Nikhil Gupta’s appeal against the High Court ruling allowing his extradition to the US. Gupta is accused of involvement in the alleged plot to kill Khalistani leader and founder of Sikhs for Justice Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. Gupta was named in an indictment filed by US prosecutors …

'Won't speak until charges are proven before a jury': US on alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
8 months ago

'Won't speak until charges are proven before a jury': US on alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Hindustan Times  

The United States has said that the investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an ongoing legal matter and yet to be proven before a jury. Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun "There's a publicly returned indictment that contains alleged facts or allegations. Until they're proven before a jury that anyone can go and read, …

Gurpatwant Pannun murder ‘plot’ | Czech Republic's top court halts Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to US: Report
8 months ago

Gurpatwant Pannun murder ‘plot’ | Czech Republic's top court halts Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to US: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Czech Republic's highest court has halted the lower courts' rulings that allowed the extradition of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the United States for allegedly planning the assassination of Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, The Indian Express reported on Tuesday. Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Spokesperson of the Czech ministry of justice Markéta Andrová told IE that …

‘Regularly working’ with India in probe: US on Gurpatwant Pannun plot
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Regularly working’ with India in probe: US on Gurpatwant Pannun plot

Hindustan Times  

The United States is ‘regularly working’ with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official has said. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun The remarks by US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel came after The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, named a Research and Analysis …

RAW operative shunted out over Gurpatwant Singh Pannun plot
9 months, 2 weeks ago

RAW operative shunted out over Gurpatwant Singh Pannun plot

Hindustan Times  

An intelligence operative has been removed from his position and several others were reshuffled following an investigation into US claims of an alleged plot to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, people familiar with the matter have said. An indictment filed by US prosecutors in a Manhattan court last November alleging that Indian national Nikhil Gupta, acting on the instructions …

Pannun case: Working with India to hold those behind assassination plot accountable, says US
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pannun case: Working with India to hold those behind assassination plot accountable, says US

New Indian Express  

The United States is working with the Indian government to hold accountable those behind a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, according to the Biden administration. An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, was charged by federal prosecutors in November last year in connection with his involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Pannun, who holds dual …

Have independent judicial system to decide extradition of Nikhil Gupta accused: Czech foreign minister
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Have independent judicial system to decide extradition of Nikhil Gupta accused: Czech foreign minister

Hindustan Times  

Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavsky, who is currently in India, on Friday said that his country has an independent judicial system that will decide on the case of the Indian accused in the alleged assassination attempt to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun “We have an independent judicial system that will decide on …

Pannun 'murder' plot: Czech court rules Indian man Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US. What next?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pannun 'murder' plot: Czech court rules Indian man Nikhil Gupta can be extradited to US. What next?

Hindustan Times  

The Prague high court has ruled that the Czech Republic can extradite to the United States Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man accused by the US of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, the justice ministry said on Friday. Minister of justice Pavel Blažek will decide whether or not to allow Mr. …

Pannun plot: US objects to providing defence material to Nikhil Gupta
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pannun plot: US objects to providing defence material to Nikhil Gupta

Hindustan Times  

New York : The US government has objected to providing defence materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani extremist, saying it will provide the information only upon his appearance in a New York court and arraignment in the case. Gupta’s attorney filed a ‘Motion to …

Pannun ‘plot’: Nikhil Gupta facing human rights violations in custody, says lawyer
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pannun ‘plot’: Nikhil Gupta facing human rights violations in custody, says lawyer

Hindustan Times  

New York : Indian national Nikhil Gupta, charged by federal prosecutors in a murder-for-hire plot to kill a Khalistani separatist on American soil, is being subjected to human rights violations, including extended solitary confinement, while in custody in the Czech Republic, his lawyer has said in court documents. Gupta, 52, was charged by federal prosecutors here in an indictment unsealed …

U.S. court orders govt. to respond to motion filed by lawyers of Nikhil Gupta seeking material relating to charges against him
1 year ago

U.S. court orders govt. to respond to motion filed by lawyers of Nikhil Gupta seeking material relating to charges against him

The Hindu  

A New York Court has ordered the federal government to respond to a motion filed by lawyers of Nikhil Gupta seeking material relating to charges against him in a conspiracy to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil. The Court hereby directs the government to file a reply to the Motion to Compel within three days of the date of …

US objects to providing defence material to Nikhil Gupta in Pannun murder plot case
1 year ago

US objects to providing defence material to Nikhil Gupta in Pannun murder plot case

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: The US government has objected to providing defence materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani extremist, saying it will provide the information only upon his appearance in a New York court and arraignment in the case. Gupta's attorney filed a 'Motion to Compel …

Pannun assassination plot: New York court directs US prosecution to produce documentary evidence of against Nikhil Gupta
1 year ago

Pannun assassination plot: New York court directs US prosecution to produce documentary evidence of against Nikhil Gupta

Op India  

On 8th January, the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, directed the US Prosecutors to begin providing defence counsel with discovery material. #BREAKING: Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Assassination Plot: In a setback to US Prosecutors in extradition of Nikhil Gupta from Czech, New York Federal Judge on Jan 8 Ordered US Prosecutors to produce documentary evidence …

Apex court rejects plea of Indian man detained in Czech republic for thwarted attempt to kill Sikh separatist
1 year ago

Apex court rejects plea of Indian man detained in Czech republic for thwarted attempt to kill Sikh separatist

Firstpost  

The family of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is being held in a Czech prison after the US brought charges against him for allegedly attempting to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, lost their appeal for consular access to the court on Thursday. The bench noted that on September 17, 2023, Gupta has received consular access in the matter and …

Supreme Court Refuses To Intervene In Plea By Family Of Indian Detained In Czech Over Pannun Murder Plot; Leaves Matter To Govt
1 year ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Intervene In Plea By Family Of Indian Detained In Czech Over Pannun Murder Plot; Leaves Matter To Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, who is detained in the Czech Republic in connection with the plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Sigh Pannun in the United States of America.Terming it a sensitive issue involving international law, a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna. The Supreme …

SC rejects petition by kin of Nikhil Gupta indicted by US in Pannun murder plot: ‘Sensitive issue’
1 year ago

SC rejects petition by kin of Nikhil Gupta indicted by US in Pannun murder plot: ‘Sensitive issue’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition filed by an unidentified family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused in a US court of plotting an assassination attempt in New York, to grant Gupta consular access and legal aid to challenge his indictment and extradition. Nikhil Gupta, a Delhi-based businessman, was arrested in the Czech Republic in …

Supreme Court rejects petition by kin of Indian national Nikhil Gupta indicted by US in Pannun murder plot
1 year ago

Supreme Court rejects petition by kin of Indian national Nikhil Gupta indicted by US in Pannun murder plot

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea submitted by the family of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who faces charges from US authorities for purportedly conspiring to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. "We will not permit discussion about the foreign court," the bench conveyed to Sundaram when he attempted to present the fact that Gupta was placed in solitary …

‘Murder plot’ against Pannun: Czech govt reacts as Indian man's family moves Supreme Court
1 year ago

‘Murder plot’ against Pannun: Czech govt reacts as Indian man's family moves Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Czech government said India's judicial authorities have "no jurisdiction" in the case involving Nikhil Gupta – the Indian national named in a US indictment over an alleged plot to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil – days after his family approached the Supreme Court seeking its intervention in the matter. On December 21, external affairs ministry …

India officials provided consular access on three occasions: MEA on Nikhil Gupta
1 year ago

India officials provided consular access on three occasions: MEA on Nikhil Gupta

Hindustan Times  

Indian officials have been given consular access on three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national named in a US indictment over an alleged plot to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun since he was detained in the Czech Republic in June. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi The Indian side has also extended consular assistance to Gupta, external …

Plot to kill Khalistani separatist in U.S. | Got consular access to Nikhil Gupta in Czech custody thrice: MEA
1 year ago

Plot to kill Khalistani separatist in U.S. | Got consular access to Nikhil Gupta in Czech custody thrice: MEA

The Hindu  

Authorities in the Czech Republic have granted India consular access to Nikhil Gupta on at least on three occasions since he was arrested on June 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. U.S. authorities have accused Mr. Gupta of planning to assassinate U.S.-based pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in collaboration with an Indian official. “An Indian national is …

'Can cause significant damage...': Indian-American lawmakers on Pannun foiled murder plot
1 year ago

'Can cause significant damage...': Indian-American lawmakers on Pannun foiled murder plot

India TV News  

Indian-American lawmakers in the US Congress on Friday expressed concern over the indictment of the Indian national in the alleged murder plot against designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and called on the Modi government to properly investigate the matter, otherwise, it can "significantly damage" the India-US partnership. US Representatives Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri …

Kin of Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting assasination in New York, files plea; SC says ‘sensitive matter’
1 year ago

Kin of Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting assasination in New York, files plea; SC says ‘sensitive matter’

Hindustan Times  

An unidentified family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused in a US court of plotting an assassination attempt in New York, approached the Supreme Court on Friday alleging human rights violations but the apex court described the matter as an “extremely sensitive” for the Centre and refused to issue directions to the government. The petition, filed by …

Pannun Assassination Plot: Main accused’s family moves Supreme Court
1 year ago

Pannun Assassination Plot: Main accused’s family moves Supreme Court

Firstpost  

According to the suit, Gupta was only able to retain legal counsel in August following his reconciliation with his family. He was transferred without warning the Indian Embassy staff to a new prison in Brno and placed in solitary confinement without warning them, citing a “serious blood infection” Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who is being held in Prague on …

Nikhil Gupta detained in Czech for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot moves SC
1 year ago

Nikhil Gupta detained in Czech for Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot moves SC

Op India  

Nikhil Gupta’s family members filed a habeas corpus petition with the Supreme Court, seeking relief on his behalf. Gupta faces accusations from the United States for conspiring to eliminate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The petition implores the Government of India to intervene in Gupta’s detention in the Czech Republic, arguing that his arrest in a foreign country at the …

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