Indian Pleads Guilty in New York Assassination Plot
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New York — Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to three charges arising from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy aimed at a U.S.-based Sikh activist. Gupta admitted to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in the Southern District of New York. U.S. prosecutors allege he acted at the direction of Indian government employee; co-defendant was linked to India's Cabinet Secretariat. The court set a control date for March 15, 2026, and sentencing hearing for May 29, 2026. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- June 2023: Court documents reference the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and related communications.
- Mid-2023 to 2025: Investigations reportedly traced communications and alleged targeting plans involving Gupta and contacts.
- Feb 13–14, 2026: Gupta pleaded guilty in SDNY to three counts connected to a murder-for-hire plot.
- Feb 14, 2026: FBI and DEA posted statements and images confirming investigative steps and the guilty plea.
- March 15, 2026 and May 29, 2026: Court set a control hearing date and a sentencing date for the defendant.
- Articles Published:
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- Left 20%, Center 40%, Right 40%
U.S. law enforcement and victims' communities gained investigatory clarity and potential prosecutorial closure after the guilty plea and evidence disclosures.
The accused, associated co-defendants, and implicated foreign agencies face criminal penalties, reputational harm, and increased diplomatic scrutiny arising from the filings and statements.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
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Daily Pakistan GlobalFrom Right
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