An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, pleaded guilty Friday to plotting to kill an American Sikh separatist in New York. The case reflects a broader campaign alleged by U.S. and Canadian officials targeting Sikh dissidents. Gupta faces decades in prison, affecting U.S. national security and international diplomatic relations. Gupta, 54, admitted to murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges […]
Nikhil Gupta
Indian national pleads guilty to plot against Sikh activist in New York
WASHINGTON – An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to plotting the assassination of Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York, the Justice Department announced on Friday. Gupta, 54, admitted to charges including murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He entered the plea […]