US Warns India Amid Allegations of Plot to Assassinate Sikh Separatist on American Soil

There have been new claims of India's alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report suggests that the Indian authorities had planned to target Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of the banned group Sikhs for Justice, but their attempt was foiled by US authorities. It is unclear at which stage the FBI intervened or if India abandoned its plan. The US has issued a warning to the Indian government over concerns of its involvement in the plot.

This comes after a series of mysterious deaths of Sikh and Islamic leaders in Canada and Pakistan, with both countries accusing New Delhi of being behind the killings. The report indicates that the US government had also filed a sealed indictment against one of the alleged perpetrators in a New York district court. However, it remains to be seen whether the US Justice Department will unseal the indictment and make the allegations public or wait for Canada to finish its investigation into one of the killings. Furthermore, one person charged with the conspiracy has already fled the US, complicating the case. This news follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion that there were credible allegations linking New Delhi to the murder of a Canadian Sikh separatist.

India has dismissed these claims as "absurd" and has accused Canada and other countries, including the UK, of being too tolerant of Sikh separatist movements. The Indian government has repeatedly stated that these allegations are baseless. The US protest and the sharing of details with its allies have raised concerns about a possible pattern of behavior and the involvement of Indian authorities in these mysterious deaths.

The US authorities' actions also demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of US citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs in India has acknowledged receiving "inputs" from the US government on recent security matters and is currently examining them. While it did not specifically mention Pannun or Canada, the ministry stated that India takes such inputs seriously as they impinge on national security interests. These developments add another layer of intrigue to the ongoing accusations and tensions surrounding the deaths of Sikh and Islamic leaders, highlighting the need for further investigation and clarification.