As the US charges an Indian national over a Canadian plot, words get heated in Washington.
The Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to nail those behind the foiled hit, which has sourced tensions across oceans.
Donald Lu warned Congress that the matter is “incredibly serious” between allies, stressing accountability is key to serving justice.India hit back that mere allegations can’t be taken at face value, appointing a panel to probe the diplomat’s purported role.
But with the FBI charging the accused took money from an Indian handler, pressure is mounting for transparency in unraveling the murky case.
Nikhil Gupta now faces legal music for agreeing to six figures to gun down Gurpatwant in America.
Questions swirl over state sanction but India asserts follow-up hinges on findings – a tightrope as outraged lawmakers loom.
While diplomacy remains the stated path, suspicions linger where shadowy cross-border assassinations could damage the growing partnership.
All eyes are on whether the truth will triumph to mend fractures or if lingering doubts poison friendships built over decades.
