Mumbai, October 18: Vikash Yadav, a former Indian government employee and ex-officer of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has been declared a "wanted" by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Identified in prior indictments as CC-1, Yadav is now facing serious charges, including murder-for-hire and money laundering, stemming from his alleged role in directing the assassination attempt in New York City. The case, which has significant implications for India-US relations, centres around allegations that Yadav directed the scheme while employed in a sensitive role within the Indian government's Cabinet Secretariat.

In the wake of these alarming developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has confirmed that Yadav is no longer employed by the Indian government, alleviating any potential diplomatic fallout. His role allegedly involved providing vital information about Pannun to facilitate the assassination plot, which was ultimately thwarted by law enforcement. As the investigation unfolds, the spotlight remains on Yadav’s background and connections. Let's know more about Vikash Yadav. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Assassination Plot: Vikash Yadav on FBI’s Most Wanted List, Arrest Warrant Issued.

Who Is Vikash Yadav and What  Are Charges Against Him?

Vikash Yadav is a former employee of the Indian government, specifically linked to the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). As detailed by the Department of Justice, Yadav, born in 1984 in Haryana, he has held significant positions, including that of a “Senior Field Officer” responsible for security management and intelligence. Yadav also served in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as an Assistant Commandant, where he commanded a 135-man company and received extensive training in counterintelligence and weapons. Indian RAW Official Plotted to Kill Separatist Sikh American National Around PM Narendra Modi's US Visit, Alleges US Department of Justice.

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Yadav is accused of using the aliases "Vikas" and "Amanat," in communications related to the alleged conspiracy. The FBI has charged Yadav with murder-for-hire and money laundering in connection with a plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. As detailed by the DoJ, Yadav allegedly directed the assassination attempt and provided crucial information, such as the victim’s residential addresses and contact details, to facilitate the conspiracy.

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