"If Not Addressed...": Indian-American Lawmakers On Murder Plot Charge

Indian-American lawmakers have expressed deep concern over an Indian being charged with an alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American-Canadian citizen.

If the issue is not addressed appropriately, it could cause significant damaged to the US-India partnership, they warned after a classified briefing by the Biden administration of Nikhil Gupta's indictment.

Mr Gupta was detained at the Prague airport in June in an action that came at the request of the US, the Czech government told NDTV.

Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Shri Thanedar were among the US Representatives who attended the briefing.

"We believe the US-India partnership has made meaningful impact on the lives of both of our people, but we are concerned that the actions outlined in the indictment could, if not appropriately addressed, cause significant damage to this very consequential partnership," they said in a statement.

The US Congress members said that charges were deeply concerning and the safety of their constituents are their most important priority.