US Intel Safeguarding Anti-India Assets? Allegation Gains Ground Amid Reports Of American Government Foiling 'Murder Plot' Targeting Khalistani Terrorist

The United States authorities thwarted a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu on American soil, reported Financial Times.

According to the Financial Times report, US authorities also issued a warning to the Indian government, expressing concerns about potential Indian involvement in the murder plot.

These developments have fueled allegations of US intelligence agencies safeguarding anti-India assets.

Gurupatwant Singh Pannu, is an American and Canadian citizen who is the leader of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a Khalistani extremist and terrorist organisation.

The report also notes that a case has been filed against one alleged perpetrator in the New York district court. Additionally, the US registered a protest with the Indian government following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in June 2023.

Notably, earlier this month, Gurupatwant Singh Pannu released a video warning Sikhs not to fly on Air India, suggesting that it would be 'life-threatening.'

He further declared that Air India's operations would face global restrictions. This has sparked fears of SFJ planning to carry out attacks on 'Air India' planes, reminiscent of the Kanishka Air India bombing in 1985.

These events follow the India-Canada diplomatic spat, where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian authorities of being responsible for the killing of another Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Indian authorities have vehemently denied any involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, dismissing the allegations as 'absurd.'

In September, US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen stated that Ottawa received 'proof' of Indian government involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination from the 'five eyes' intelligence-sharing group, led by the US, involving Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

These incidents, including reports of US-led 'five eyes' snooping on Indian diplomats, have given momentum to allegations in various quarters about US intelligence agencies cultivating assets against India.