High-Powered Committee Submits Report on Organized Terror Groups Threatening Security Interests of India and the U.S.

A high-powered enquiry committee has submitted a comprehensive report on the activities of organized criminal groups and terrorist organizations that have threatened the security interests of both India and the United States.

The investigation was initiated after allegations from the U.S. suggested an attempted assassination of Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun by Indian agents.

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revealed that the committee’s inquiry uncovered the involvement of an individual with prior criminal links. Legal action has been recommended against this person. However, the MHA refrained from disclosing the individual’s identity.

According to the MHA, the enquiry was launched in November 2023 after the U.S. provided intelligence on the activities of organized criminal groups, terrorist networks, and drug peddlers operating in ways that undermined the security of both nations. The government of India promptly established the enquiry committee to address these concerns.

The committee collaborated closely with U.S. authorities, pursuing leads and exchanging visits to ensure a thorough investigation. During its inquiry, the committee examined officials from multiple agencies and scrutinized a variety of documents related to the case.

In its report, the committee recommended expeditious legal proceedings against the identified individual and proposed measures to improve India’s response systems and procedures. These recommendations aim to strengthen systematic controls and enhance coordination in addressing threats posed by organized crime and terrorism.

The MHA emphasized that the collaboration and information exchange between Indian and U.S. authorities were instrumental in the investigation and stressed the need for continued cooperation to combat transnational threats.

The government has assured swift action based on the committee’s findings and is committed to reinforcing national and bilateral security frameworks to address such challenges effectively.