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US National Detained at India‑Nepa Border Over Khalistani Terror Allegations
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 12:03 PM
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A United States citizen suspected of involvement in Khalistani terrorism was detained by Indian authorities while attempting to enter India from Nepal, authorities said.
Indian authorities detained a United States citizen at the India‑Nepa border on suspicion of involvement in Khalistani terrorism.
The suspect was attempting to enter India from Nepal when officials stopped him and placed him in custody for further investigation.
The police have not released the suspect's name but said he is being held under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act while authorities probe his alleged links to Khalistani militant groups.
The incident comes amid heightened security measures against Khalistani separatists, with several arrests already made across the country.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and said the suspect will be charged if sufficient evidence is found.
The suspect was attempting to enter India from Nepal when officials stopped him and placed him in custody for further investigation.
The police have not released the suspect's name but said he is being held under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act while authorities probe his alleged links to Khalistani militant groups.
The incident comes amid heightened security measures against Khalistani separatists, with several arrests already made across the country.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and said the suspect will be charged if sufficient evidence is found.