Indian National Extradited to US for Alleged Plot to Kill Sikh Activist

Nikhil Gupta faces charges of murder-for-hire and conspiracy in a federal court in New York.

Nikhil Gupta, 52, was extradited from the Czech Republic to the US to face charges related to a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
US prosecutors allege that Gupta was directed by an unnamed Indian government official to orchestrate the assassination.
Gupta pleaded not guilty to the charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted.
The case has strained diplomatic relations between India, the US, and Canada, with allegations of Indian government involvement in similar plots.
Gupta's arrest and extradition followed a joint operation by US and international law enforcement agencies.