This Post Is Recently Updated on Dec 7, 2023 @ 23:38 pm by TBB Desk
In a recent statement, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the formation of an inquiry committee to investigate concerns raised by the US related to a potential security threat involving organized crime and trafficking. This move underscores the gravity with which India regards information that impacts its national security.
Jaishankar, addressing the Rajya Sabha, contrasted the US’s sharing of specific intelligence with the lack of concrete evidence from Canada regarding allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Khalistani figure on Canadian soil. He stressed that equitable treatment in such matters is contingent upon the receipt of specific inputs.
These comments were part of Jaishankar’s response to questions about the US’s claim of an Indian official’s involvement in a plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He emphasized that without substantiating details from Canada, no parallel action would be taken as in the case with the US, where detailed inputs were provided.
Furthermore, amid these developments, the MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi addressed the media, noting the upcoming visit of FBI Director Christopher Wray to India. Bagchi mentioned that the visit is a continuation of the strong collaborative efforts between India and the US in tackling cyber-security, counter-terrorism, and narcotics. He refrained from speculating on whether the Pannun case would be a subject of discussion during Wray’s visit, indicating it was part of the ongoing bilateral dialogue.
In addition, India has communicated its concerns to both the US and Canadian authorities regarding recent threats made against India by Pannun, leader of the Sikhs for Justice group. The government takes such threats with the utmost seriousness, actively engaging with international partners to address them.
