Narendra Modi Reacts to Accusations of Murder Conspiracy in the US: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to allegations of India's involvement in an assassination plot in the US, stating that the country will investigate any evidence provided. In November, the US charged an Indian man with conspiracy to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York. Despite the allegations, Modi assured that they will not affect the relationship between India and the US. The target of the assassination attempt, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a dual US-Canadian citizen and a supporter of the Khalistan movement, which advocates for a separate Sikh state. US prosecutors claimed that an Indian government official directed the payment of $100,000 to a hitman. While India has designated Pannun as a terrorist, he denies the allegation and claims to be an activist. The accusation comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of having links to the murder of another Sikh separatist leader. India has refuted these claims and accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani terrorists. The diplomatic dispute has strained India-Canada relations. The recent allegations of extrajudicial killings of Sikh separatists could also negatively impact India's ties with the US. However, Modi expressed confidence in the growth of the relationship, stating that there is strong bipartisan support for its strengthening. He also expressed concerns about the activities of extremist groups based overseas.