The disclosure has highlighted what some critics see as a dangerous shift inside RAW. Now under fire, the agency is accused of turning into a bunch of “rogue assassins,” purportedly carrying out clandestine operations under the pretense of official power.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the accused target, is a Sikh leader who has been vocal in his criticism of the Indian government and its policies, notably those linked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindutva philosophy.
In November of last year, American officials revealed details of the alleged murder plan, blaming Indian intelligence personnel. According to sources, these spies attempted to silence Pannu, who was regarded as a thorn in the Indian establishment.
