Modi promises to look into evidence of alleged Indian plot to assassinate Pannun

In his first response to the allegations, Modi told the British business daily Financial Times (FT) that India was “deeply concerned about the activities of certain extremist groups based overseas”. He added that these elements have engaged in intimidation and incited violence under the guise of freedom of expression.

The comments came days after all five Indian-American members of the US Congress warned of “significant damage” to the “very consequential” India-US partnership unless New Delhi probes and holds those responsible for plotting to kill Pannun, an American-Canadian citizen whom India has designated as a terrorist.

In a joint statement, Amy Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Shri Thanedar sought a clear assurance from India that such an incident would never reoccur. The five, all Democrats from diverse geographies and members of key legislative panels, said the US administration provided them a classified briefing on the indictment of Nikhil Gupta in connection with the foiled plot.