US Awaits India’s Investigation Results into Alleged Assassination Plot

Washington, The United States is closely monitoring India’s investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as stated by a State Department official.

According to Kashmir Media Service, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted during a press conference in Washington that the Indian government had initiated an inquiry into the allegations and that the US expects serious handling of the case. Miller’s comments come in response to inquiries about the involvement of Indian officials in plans to target Pannun, who is a US citizen. The allegations were brought to light by a recent report from The Washington Post, which mentioned a specific officer from India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) as a key figure in the purported assassination attempt on American soil.

The US has expressed its grave view of these allegations, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent investigation by India, with Miller directing further details of the investigation to Canadian and US justice authorities.

This incident has arisen amid strained US-India relations, with ongoing differences over trade and human rights issues. The outcome of this investigation is seen as pivotal to the future of bilateral relations between the two nations.