India and US Strengthen Ties Amid Khalistan Violence Allegations

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During a high-profile meeting on February 14, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump emphasized enhanced cooperation in law enforcement and organized crime amidst escalating tensions regarding Khalistani separatist activities. This meeting follows accusations from the US alleging involvement of an ex-Indian intelligence officer in a failed assassination plot against Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US.

According to the joint statement after the meeting, both leaders aim to combat narco-terrorism, human and arms trafficking, and other threats to national security. These discussions occur against a backdrop of previous allegations from Canadian officials, including former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, suggesting Indian involvement in the 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Additionally, Trump announced the US approval for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, further tightening security collaborations between the nations. India's Ministry of Home Affairs, which has cooperated with US investigations, indicated imminent legal action against individuals connected to organized criminal activities, although specific identities were not revealed.

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