Indian National Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Murder-for-Hire Case

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national extradited from the Czech Republic, pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire charges aiming to assassinate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. The plea was entered before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, with a control date set for March 15. Gupta initially pleaded not guilty.

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Sikh extremist on American soil. This development arose after his extradition from the Czech Republic to the United States.

The plea was entered before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, who has advised District Judge Marrero to accept it. A control date for the case has been established for March 15. Initially, Gupta had entered a not guilty plea but has since changed his position.

Gupta was arrested at the behest of the U.S. government for his role in a conspiracy to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist and dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, in New York. This case marks a significant move in the international legal collaboration and the fight against extremist activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)