India Seeks FBI Intelligence on Sikh Separatists Amid Assassination Plot Indictment

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India Seeks FBI Intelligence on Sikh Separatists Amid Assassination Plot Indictment
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India has requested the United States to share intelligence on Sikh separatists living in the US, following investigations into an alleged plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil. The request was made by India's federal anti-terrorism agency, the National Investigations Agency (NIA), during meetings with FBI Director Christopher Wray. The issue of Sikh separatists operating against India from the US was discussed in detail, and India has asked for information on suspected individuals involved in the separatist movement. The movement for a Sikh homeland in northern India has gained global attention recently, with accusations of Indian officials' involvement in assassination plots against Sikh separatist leaders in North America. India denies any connection to these plots but acknowledges concerns about Sikh separatists raising funds and campaigning for India's division abroad.

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