The “kill Pannun” plot has been making headlines lately, and it’s interesting to see why America is highlighting this issue. For those who may not know, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a Sikh separatist leader who’s wanted in India on terrorism charges ¹. He holds dual citizenship in the US and Canada, which makes this case even more complex.
Recently, US authorities foiled a plot to assassinate Pannun on American soil and issued a warning to India about its alleged involvement ¹. This development has sparked tensions between India and the US, with India yet to respond to the report.
A former envoy to the US has shed some light on why America is highlighting this plot. According to them, the US is taking this matter seriously because it involves a threat to an American citizen on American soil, which is a challenge to the country’s sovereignty ¹.
The situation is further complicated by Canada’s claims of “credible allegations” linking the Indian government to the killing of another Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in June this year ¹. This has led to a diplomatic rift between India and Canada, with 41 out of 62 diplomats recalled from India.
The US is likely to pressure India to take action and provide accountability for its alleged role in the plot ². This development will likely have significant implications for India-US relations and the global Sikh community.
Key Points:
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Sikh separatist leader wanted in India on terrorism charges
- US Involvement: Foiled assassination plot and warned India about alleged involvement
- India-US Tensions: Diplomatic rift due to differing views on the issue
- Global Implications: Significant impact on India-US relations and the global Sikh community ¹ ²
