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The article details the ongoing diplomatic tension between India and the US surrounding the alleged involvement of Indian intelligence officials in a plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted an individual identified as 'CC1', a former Indian intelligence officer, in relation to the failed assassination attempt. Both India and the US have confirmed that 'CC1' is no longer an employee of the Indian government.
The confirmation came during press briefings held by the US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The US statement acknowledged the visit of a high-level Indian inquiry committee to the US to review evidence related to the case. This committee, whose composition has not been officially disclosed, is believed to include retired IPS officers serving as Deputy National Security Advisor and Special Secretary in the National Security Council Secretariat.
The meeting between the Indian committee members and US government officials was described as 'productive,' with both sides sharing updates on their respective investigations. The US expressed satisfaction with India's cooperation and stated that the visit demonstrated India's seriousness in addressing the issue. However, the US has not yet announced any further meetings with the Indian inquiry committee.