New Delhi, June 21: India on Friday said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani leader. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic at the request of the US and produced in a New York federal court earlier this week.

"We have so far not received any request for Consular access for Mr Gupta but his family has got in touch with us and we are in touch with the family members. We are looking at the matter as to what can be done on the request," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday. ‘Will Pursue His Defence Vigorously, Ensure He Receives Full Due Process’: US Attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun ‘Murder Plot’ Accused Nikhil Gupta.

MEA Speaks on Consular Access to Nikhil Gupta

Appearing before Magistrate Judge James Cott on Monday, Gupta made the "not guilty" plea through his lawyer. Assistant Federal Prosecutor Ashley Nichols told the court that Gupta is charged in the murder-for-hire plot. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Murder Conspiracy: Indian National Nikhil Gupta, Accused in Alleged Plot To Kill Khalistani Terrorist, Extradited to US From Czech Republic.

Cott ordered him to be kept in custody till the next date of hearing on June 28, when a conference on the case is scheduled.

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