US Refuses to Provide Proof in Murder Plot Case Against Indian National
Nikhil Gupta, held in Czech Republic, faces human rights violations claims while awaiting extradition.
- Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, is accused of conspiring to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American-Canadian citizen.
- Gupta's lawyers have filed a 'Motion to Compel Production of Discovery' in a New York court, seeking proof of charges against him.
- The US government has responded that it will only provide the information when Gupta, currently held in a Czech Republic prison pending extradition, appears and is arraigned in a New York City court.
- Gupta's lawyers claim he is being subjected to human rights violations in custody, including extended solitary confinement.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commented on the case, stating that India is ready to look into the matter and that India-US ties cannot be derailed over 'a few incidents'.