Indian man accused of plot to assassinate US activist pleads guilty

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man, pleaded guilty to three criminal charges, including murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and money laundering, in connection to the failed attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based activist, as reported by The Guardian US.
Gupta, who was recruited by an agent of the Indian government, faces a maximum of 40 years in prison for his role in the alleged India-backed plot to kill Pannun, a prominent advocate for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India.
The guilty plea was announced by a spokesperson for the US attorney’s office in Manhattan, marking a significant development in the case, which highlights concerns about India's alleged involvement in targeting dissidents and activists abroad, according to The Guardian US.