'Two Issues Aren't' Same': EAM Jaishankar on Allegations of Plot to Kill Pro-Khalistan Elements in US, Canada

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday commented on allegations of murder plots against pro-Khalistan elements in the United States and Canada and said the two issues weren’t the same. He also noted the Americans “told us some specific things”.

Highlighting the difference between the two cases, EAM Jaishankar further stressed that India is always ready to look into specific issues raised by other countries.

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“If any country, not just Canada, if any country has a concern and gives us some input or some basis for that concern, we are always open to looking at it. This is what countries do,” he said during an event in Bengaluru.

“The point was when Americans brought up some issues…and the two issues are not necessarily the same. When they brought up that issue the Americans told us some specific things. What happens in international relations from time to time such challenges can arise. So we very sincerely have told the Canadians saying that look it’s up to you, I mean your choice whether you would like us to pursue it, further look into it or not,” the EAM added.

Jaishankar’s statement comes after the US asked India to assist in a probe into an alleged unsuccessful plot to kill Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Sing Pannun.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an indictment against Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accusing him of hiring hitmen to kill the pro-Khalistan separatist.

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Earlier this month, India assured it would investigate the concerns raised by the US.