From Hindustan Times
Owned by HT MediaUS seeking 24-year jail term for Nikhil Gupta over alleged Pannun murder plot, defence wants 12 years
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Nikhil Gupta, a 55‑year‑old Indian national, pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges tied to a murder‑for‑hire plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. He told the judge he acted alone and expressed regret for his decision. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of just over 24 years in prison, while his lawyers have asked for about 12 years. The case involves accusations that Gupta was involved in a foiled assassination attempt on Pannun.
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In a letter addressed to the judge, Victor Marrero, Gupta expressed regret for his role in the purported assassination plot.
