Indian man charged with attempted murder-for-hire on Sikh activist
OAN’s Abril Elfi
5:33 PM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023
United States federal prosecutors have charged an Indian man for an attempted murder-for-hire plot on a Sikh political activist.
On Wednesday, an indictment was released that stated federal prosecutors had charged 52-year-old Nikhil Gupata, as he is believed to have hired a hitman in order to target Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who runs “Sikhs for Justice.”
Authorities claim that Gupata was collaborating with an unnamed Indian official to arrange a meeting with a hitman—whom he was unaware was actually an undercover police officer—in order to assassinate Pannun, a citizen of the United States.
The anonymous Indian official allegedly agreed to pay $100,000 to the undercover cop so that he could finish the job by taking out the activist.
The government official identified himself as a “senior field officer” with intelligence responsibilities who “directed the assassination plot from India.”
Gupta is also accused of conspiring to commit murder for hire in addition to murder for hire. According to authorities, he was detained in June in the Czech Republic in accordance with a bilateral extradition treaty.
Gupta was allegedly enlisted by the Indian government official to “orchestrate” the murder.
Prosecutors claim that Gupta made contact with a contact in June whom he thought was a hitman but who was actually assisting law enforcement in order to kill Pannun, at the official’s request.
They also claim that the Indian official provided Gupta Pannun with his home address, phone number, and a daily activity log.
According to the indictment, the official sent Gupta a video of Nijjar’s “bloody body slumped in his vehicle” a few hours after the murder.
Court documents then stated that Gupta gave the alleged hitman instructions “not to commit the murder around the time of anticipated engagements scheduled to occur in the ensuing weeks between high-level U.S. and Indian government officials,” but he was still asked to carry out the murder “as soon as possible.”
Pannun later released a statement, explaining that the attempt on his life represents a “threat to freedom of speech and democracy.”
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What charges have been brought against Nikhil Gupata in relation to the attempted murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun?
Title: Indian Man Charged for Attempted Murder-for-Hire Plot on Sikh Activist
Introduction:
In a shocking turn of events, United States federal prosecutors have recently charged an Indian man with an attempted murder-for-hire plot targeting a Sikh political activist. The indictment alleges that the accused, Nikhil Gupata, collaborated with an unnamed Indian official to orchestrate the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who runs the organization “Sikhs for Justice.” This heinous act represents a severe threat to freedom of speech and democracy.
The Indictment Details:
According to court documents released on Wednesday, federal prosecutors assert that Nikhil Gupata, a 52-year-old Indian citizen, attempted to hire a hitman to carry out the assassination plot. Unbeknownst to Gupata, the hitman he was coordinating with turned out to be an undercover police officer. The anonymous Indian official, claiming to be a “senior field officer” with intelligence responsibilities, allegedly agreed to pay $100,000 for the completion of the task.
Furthermore, the indictment states that Gupata was detained in the Czech Republic in June, as per a bilateral extradition treaty. The arrested individual is facing charges of conspiring to commit murder for hire, in addition to murder for hire. Prosecutors allege that the Indian government official recruited Gupata to “orchestrate” the murder.
The Indian official reportedly shared personal and vital information about Pannun, including his home address, phone number, and daily activities, with Gupata. Prosecutors also claim that Gupata received a video of a “bloody body slumped in his vehicle,” apparently depicting a previous murder orchestrated by the official.
The Impact:
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who narrowly escaped the assassination attempt, has issued a statement emphasizing that this incident is not only a threat to his life but also a blatant attack on freedom of speech and democracy. Pannun, a United States citizen, continues to play an active role in advocating for Sikh rights and justice through his organization, “Sikhs for Justice.”
Conclusion:
The attempted murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh political activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun underscores the importance of safeguarding freedom of speech and protecting individuals who tirelessly work towards justice and equality. This incident serves as a harsh reminder that the struggle for human rights is ongoing and that it is essential to remain vigilant against such acts of violence and intimidation.
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