Pannun Murder Plot: Nikhil Gupta's Shocking Confession to US Agencies; Explosive Nijjar Revelations - Punjabi News

Published on: 16 Feb 2026 at 08:45 AM

Pannun Murder Plot: Nikhil Gupta’s Shocking Confession to US Agencies; Explosive Nijjar Revelations

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Pannun Murder Plot: Nikhil Gupta’s Shocking Confession to US Agencies; Explosive Nijjar Revelations

Washington, February 16, 2026
Arrested Indian national Nikhil Gupta made explosive admissions to US investigators in the alleged Gurpatwant Singh Pannun assassination plot. He confessed involvement in targeting Pannun and revealed Canada-based Hardeep Singh Nijjar was also on their hit list.

Nijjar Bombshell

Gupta claimed Nijjar was a key target. Plotting was underway when unidentified gunmen killed him June 18, 2023, in British Columbia. Justice Dept docs show surveillance on Pannun-Nijjar meetings; multiple targets identified.

$100K Pannun Deal Details

Mastermind: Vikash Yadav, ex-Indian govt employee allegedly linked to RAW.
Payment: $100K promised for Pannun hit; $15K advance June 2023.
Instructions: Avoid attack during PM Modi’s June 2023 Washington visit.

Gupta’s Arrest & Guilty Plea

Timeline: Arrested Prague June 30, 2023; extradited US June 2024. Initially pled not guilty in Manhattan court. Now reportedly confessed to DEA: murder-for-hire, conspiracy charges. Sentencing May 29, 2026; faces 40 years.

Pannun Context: US-Canada dual citizen heads banned Sikhs for Justice; India designates terrorist for separatist activities. Admissions strain India-US ties amid ongoing probe.