This announcement by U.S. authorities could have potential ramifications for Indian politics, both at home and abroad, and could spur separatist activities in the Sikh diaspora.
The remarks by Trudeau came after Nikhil Gupta, 52, was charged on Wednesday with murder-for-hire in connection with his participation in a foiled plot to assassinate a US citizen in New York City.
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Sanjay Kumar Verma, India s High Commissioner to Canada, said that the US has shared more specific information regarding the investigation into an alleged assassination attempt than Canada has. He stated that this is likely the reason for the difference in India s level of cooperation in both cases.
Reports of an alleged Indian plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the United States could undermine India-U.S. relations and both country’s efforts to counter China’s growing influence.