U.S. media names Indian official who allegedly ordered plot on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
According to Washington Post, R&AW official Vikash Yadav directed businessman Nikhil Gupta, now in custody in the Czech Republic, to hire a hitman to kill Pannun outside his New York residence; it says NSA Ajit Doval was ‘probably aware of RAW’s plans to kill Sikh activists’
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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U.S. media names Indian official who allegedly ordered plot on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
According to Washington Post, R&AW official Vikash Yadav directed businessman Nikhil Gupta, now in custody in the Czech Republic, to hire a hitman to kill Pannun outside his New York residence; it says NSA Ajit Doval was ‘probably aware of RAW’s plans to kill Sikh activists’
In letter to US judge, Nikhil Gupta says he planned Pannun op alone
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on November 14, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 9 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, NSA Ajit Doval, Nikhil Gupta, RAW and Sikh.
