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Nikhil Gupta tells US judge he acted alone in Pannun plot
✍️ Times of India
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:40 AM
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In a letter addressed to a US judge, Indian national Nikhil Gupta asserted that he was the sole planner of the Pannun operation.
Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta has submitted a written statement to a United States federal judge, claiming that he alone conceived the plan behind the so‑called Pannun operation. The letter, filed as part of ongoing legal proceedings, seeks to clarify Gupta's role in the case that has drawn attention from both Indian and American authorities.
Gupta's assertion comes amid a broader investigation into the alleged plot, which prosecutors allege involved coordination with foreign actors. By stating that he was the sole architect, Gupta appears to be distancing himself from any co‑conspirators that may have been named in the indictment.
The US court has not yet ruled on the credibility of the claim, and the matter remains under judicial review. Legal experts note that such a declaration could influence sentencing considerations if the judge deems the admission credible. Meanwhile, Indian officials have not publicly commented on the letter.
Gupta's assertion comes amid a broader investigation into the alleged plot, which prosecutors allege involved coordination with foreign actors. By stating that he was the sole architect, Gupta appears to be distancing himself from any co‑conspirators that may have been named in the indictment.
The US court has not yet ruled on the credibility of the claim, and the matter remains under judicial review. Legal experts note that such a declaration could influence sentencing considerations if the judge deems the admission credible. Meanwhile, Indian officials have not publicly commented on the letter.