India-America Relations | Indian American MPs warned in the case of conspiracy to murder Pannun, said – if the matter is not solved, there will be serious consequences.

Indian-American members of the US Congress on Friday (local time) said the charges against an Indian national accused of plotting to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun were “deeply worrying” and could cause “significant damage” in India. Is. If US relations are not addressed appropriately. In a joint statement, five Indian-American lawmakers – Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamurthy and Mr Thanedar – said, “The allegations made in the indictment are deeply troubling.” The statement was issued after the Justice Department held a classified briefing by the Biden administration on the conviction of Nikhil Gupta in the alleged conspiracy to murder Pannun.

MPs warned “We believe that the U.S.-India partnership has made a meaningful impact on the lives of both our peoples. But, we are concerned that the actions outlined in the indictment, if not appropriately addressed, could cause significant harm to this resulting partnership Are.” The US representatives further said, “It is important that India conduct a thorough investigation, hold those responsible, including Indian government officials, accountable and provide assurances that this will not happen again.” He welcomed the Government of India’s announcement of a high-level committee to investigate the failed plot to assassinate Pannun, who is a US citizen. “As members of Congress, the safety and well-being of our constituents is our most important priority,” the lawmakers said in the statement.

On 29 November, Gupta was charged by federal prosecutors in the US in connection with the case. According to prosecutors, he had agreed to pay an assassin $100,000 to carry out the murder, with an advance payment of $15,000. However, the person he contacted for the hitman turned out to be a confidential source working with American law enforcement. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic on June 30 at the request of the US.