Charges and Diplomatic Tensions
, an Indian government employee, faces murder-for-hire charges in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in New York, with the highlighting his role in directing the assassination attempt.
The indictment has sparked diplomatic tensions, with the administration seeking to publicly confront India. recently expelled Indian diplomats, accusing them of targeting Sikh separatists, which India denied, retaliating with expulsions.
International Reactions and Legal Proceedings
The plot, first disclosed last year, involved recruiting Nikhil to arrange the assassination, who then contacted a confidential DEA source, believing them to be a criminal associate. Yadav remains at large.
US Attorney General and DEA Chief emphasized the commitment to hold accountable those attempting to harm American citizens, underscoring the seriousness of the charges against Yadav and the broader implications for US-India relations.