Recently, tensions have been brewing between the US and India, especially with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US for important meetings. Just a day before his arrival in New York for the UN General Assembly, US officials held a surprising meeting with Sikh separatist groups, known for their support of the Khalistan movement, which seeks to create a separate state for Sikhs in India.

What Happened?

On Thursday, before Modi's visit, members of the National Security Council organized a meeting with pro-Khalistan Sikh activists. This was a notable event as it was the first time high-level US officials engaged with these groups. During the meeting, the Sikh representatives learned about ongoing talks between the US and India, particularly about a past assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a key figure in the Sikh separatist movement. Pannun is a leader of the group Sikhs for Justice and is considered a terrorist by the Indian government.

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