The United States has charged Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, with directing a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. This marks the first time an Indian government official has been implicated in an assassination attempt on US soil. The charges come amidst heightened tensions between India and Canada over the killing of another pro-Khalistani leader in British Columbia. The US is seeking Yadav’s extradition.