India, while building close ties with Western countries such as the United States, has suffered an unexpected blow. According to the Associated Press, prosecutors in New York City indicted an Indian man, Gupta and revealed new evidence involving India, suspecting that he collaborated with these ** to plan and launch the assassination of American citizen Pannon. The case is not only a heavy blow to Modi, but could also trigger a diplomatic conflict between the United States and India.
According to evidence provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Gupta was recruited in May by an Indian** who met in New Delhi to discuss plans to assassinate Pannon. Subsequently, Gupta began to look for helpers and found a criminal accomplice who was ready to carry out the assassination operation together. However, the accomplice was actually an "informant" planted by the US authorities, who demanded $100,000 in remuneration from Gupta and demanded that Gupta pay 1$50,000 as a "deposit". On 9 June, Gupta remitted the first advance payment and left behind conclusive evidence. On June 30, under the close surveillance of the US side, Gupta was extradited to the United States in the Czech Republic** and charged with hiring a murderer** and other crimes. If convicted, Gupta faces up to 20 years in prison.
However, the most striking thing about this case is that the United States believes that Gupta acted under the recruitment of India**, and that India was the mastermind behind the assassination of Pannon. Pannon has dual citizenship of the United States and Canada, so India's alleged assassination of a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil has undoubtedly touched the United States' backlash and given the White House an opportunity to put pressure on India. On Nov. 24, the White House admitted for the first time that it had successfully thwarted the assassination of Pennon and began negotiations with India, saying that the case was "very egregious" in nature and would be seen as a "challenge to U.S. sovereignty." The release of new evidence by the United States suggests that they do not intend to resolve the matter privately, which could mean that there are differences between the United States and India and that the diplomatic conflict could escalate.
It is worth mentioning that in June this year, a similar incident occurred in Canada, where a Sikh leader Nijjar was stabbed to death by two masked gunmen. After that, Canada publicly accused India of involvement in the assassination plan, triggering a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, and the two sides even expelled diplomats from each other and suspended some visa services. Interestingly, one of the pieces of intelligence that Canada has accused India of is the Five Eyes Alliance, but it does not disclose which member state provided the information. Canada also accidentally revealed that the Five Eyes alliance has been conducting long-term surveillance of Indian diplomats abroad. In this incident in which the Sikh of American origin was attacked, the "informants" of the United States happened to be involved, which shows that India's every move overseas is under the surveillance of the United States, and the circumstances of demanding advance payments and leaving conclusive evidence may also be intentional by the United States.
To sum up, the case will have a significant impact on Modi. Not only is India facing a diplomatic storm between the United States and India that could escalate, but it could also have an impact on the diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. India was once seen as a guest of honor in the West, but this assassination storm could be an opportunity for Western countries to put pressure on India. The West, which has traditionally been known for not being profitable, could use this opportunity to "hammer" India, or make threats to force it to continue to support the affairs of the United States and the West. In addition, judging from the pressure exerted by the United States and Canada on India, the West does not regard India as a real ally, but uses India as a tool. If Modi doesn't wake up in time, they could face more backstabbing behavior. After all, India's top priority is to develop its economy and improve people's livelihoods, rather than blindly cooperating with the United States and the West and getting bogged down in an arms race and war game. Modi needs to think twice.
At this time of contradiction and challenge, India needs to choose its position and policy carefully. According to the Associated Press, prosecutors in New York City have indicted an Indian man, Gupta, on suspicion of conspiring with India to orchestrate the assassination of U.S. citizen Pennon. The case could have a significant impact on diplomatic relations between India and the United States.
According to evidence provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Gupta was recruited by an Indian** who discussed the plan to assassinate Pennon in New Delhi. Gupta sought out an accomplice who was going to carry out the assassination together, but this accomplice was actually an "informant" for the American authorities. He demanded that Gupta pay 1An advance payment of $50,000 was made, and conclusive evidence was provided. Gupta was arrested by the Czech Republic in June and extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of hiring a murderer** and other crimes.
However, the most controversial thing is that the United States believes that India** is the mastermind behind it, and India is suspected of hiring murderers to assassinate American citizens. This accusation is likely to trigger a diplomatic conflict between the United States and India.
This follows Canada's accusations of India's involvement in a similar incident in which a Sikh leader was attacked and killed in Canada. Canada and India have been embroiled in a diplomatic sparring, with both expelling diplomats from each other and suspending visa services. Canada also noted that they are supported by intelligence from the Five Eyes alliance.
The case was a heavy blow to Modi. Western countries may use this opportunity to put pressure on India to continue to support their position. Judging by the pressure on India by Canada and the United States, the West does not see India as a real ally, but as a tool. In the face of this challenge, India needs to carefully choose its position and policy and not get caught up in the arms race and war game.
India** needs to recognise that developing the economy and improving people's livelihood is the top priority, rather than blindly cooperating with Western countries. They need to think twice and make sure that their national interests are protected.