Quick Info
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 01/01/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | India |
Latest News about Nikhil Gupta
12/02/2026
Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and money-laundering conspiracy in connection with the alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. Prosecutors said he was in U.S. custody after extradition from the Czech Republic, and the charges together carried a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being held by the Czech authorities for being allegedly involved in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader in New York |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen, faced charges from the US Justice Department on 30 June 2023 regarding his alleged involvement in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader in New York, and a US citizen of Indian origin. | |
| 2. The US Department accused Nikhil Gupta of participating in international activities related to drugs and weapons. | |
| 3. In May 2023, an associate allegedly recruited Nikhil to organize the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen of Indian origin and a Sikh separatist leader in New York. | |
| 4. Nikhil sought help from a person he thought was a criminal partner to hire a hitman in New York, but both were cooperating with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). | |
| 5. By June, Nikhil obtained information about the target and shared it with the presumed hitman, also identifying Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada as another target, among others. | |
| 6. On 30 June 2023, Nikhil was arrested by Czech authorities when he traveled from India to the Czech Republic, based on the extradition agreement between the United States and the Czech Republic. | |
| 7. Another individual from India was mentioned in the press release, collaborating with Nikhil and others in different countries in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an attorney and political activist residing in New York City. | |
| 8. As of 2023, Nikhil remains in a prison in Prague, awaiting extradition to the United States. | |
| 9. A family member, Mr. X, filed a petition, urging the top court to intervene and involve India in the case, claiming Gupta’s detention was "illegal" and raising concerns about his safety. | |
| 10. Mr. X highlighted in the petition that Gupta, a Hindu and vegetarian, was allegedly compelled to consume beef and pork against his religious beliefs while in Czech custody, as well as being denied communication with his family in India, consular access, and the ability to seek legal representation. | |
| 11. Nikhil Gupta, also known as 'Nick,' described himself as an international dealer in narcotics and weapons. | |
| 12. Gupta was extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States following his arrest in June 2023. |