India Engages with Family of Suspect in US Murder-For-Hire Plot

Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting to kill Sikh separatist, awaits trial in New York after extradition from Prague

Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirms contact with Nikhil Gupta's family but no consular access request received.
Gupta, arrested in Prague, faces charges of conspiring to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.
India dissociates from the plot, emphasizing it goes against government policy despite designating Pannun as a terrorist.
Gupta's lawyer stresses the complexity of the case and urges against premature conclusions, promising a vigorous defense.
US authorities assert their commitment to protecting citizens' rights and prosecuting foreign interference.