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Sikh Federation Canada Demands Public Inquiry Following US Indictment of Bishnoi Network

Bring Vikash Yadav to Trial: US Sikh Bodies Write to DOJ After Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea

Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Foiled Assassination Plot; Timeline of the Conspiracy Involving Ex-RAW Official Vikash Yadav

Official Statement by US Authorities on Nikhil Gupta’s Confession in Pannun Plot Case

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

Will New US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Kaur Dhillon Champion Civil Rights for All?

US Justice Department Joins the Sikh Coalition’s Fight Against Workplace Discrimination in California

A Timeline of India’s Thwarted Assassination Plot as Revealed in US DoJ Indictment

US Sikh body welcome US Government’s support on the eve of Oak Creek Tragedy

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs and 6 other groups

US: Man pleads guilty to Federal Hate Crime in attack on Sikh man

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Sikh Federation Canada Demands Public Inquiry Following US Indictment of Bishnoi Network

July 8, 2026

The Sikh Federation (Canada) is calling for an independent public inquiry and greater transparency following U.S. indictments against individuals linked to the Bishnoi network. The organization says the developments raise serious concerns about foreign interference, transnational repression, and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Bring Vikash Yadav to Trial: US Sikh Bodies Write to DOJ After Nikhil Gupta’s Guilty Plea

February 21, 2026

US Sikh organizations have commended the Department of Justice for thwarting an assassination plot on American soil, while urgently requesting that federal authorities pursue full accountability for Indian government official Vikash Yadav and all co-conspirators.

Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in Foiled Assassination Plot; Timeline of the Conspiracy Involving Ex-RAW Official Vikash Yadav

February 14, 2026

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US court to plotting the assassination of Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Here is the full timeline of the case, the unmasking of handler Vikash Yadav, and details of the sting operation. Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US court.

Official Statement by US Authorities on Nikhil Gupta’s Confession in Pannun Plot Case

February 13, 2026

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has officially pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire charges after orchestrating a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S. citizen and political activist in New York City.

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

January 22, 2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation aimed at addressing discrimination, hate crimes, and violence faced by Sikh Americans, marking a significant step toward formal recognition of anti-Sikh bias at the US national level.

Will New US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Kaur Dhillon Champion Civil Rights for All?

December 16, 2024

As Harmeet Kaur Dhillon assumes her role as the newly appointed US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, WSN editor Jagmohan Singh writes an open letter urging her to uphold “Sarbat da Bhala” and justice and disregard the diatribes against her by the Indian media. DEAR HARMEET KAUR JI, Greetings from homeland Punjab! Heartiest congratulations […]

US Justice Department Joins the Sikh Coalition’s Fight Against Workplace Discrimination in California

March 27, 2024

On March 25, 2024, US Justice Department (DOJ) challenged the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on its denial of religious accommodations for correctional officers of various faiths, including Sikhs and Muslims, who wear facial hair as an expression of their faith.

A Timeline of India’s Thwarted Assassination Plot as Revealed in US DoJ Indictment

December 6, 2023

The United States of America’s Justice Department on November 29, 2023 unsealed the indictment against an Indian citizen for alleged plot to assassinate a US citizen on US soil.

US Sikh body welcome US Government’s support on the eve of Oak Creek Tragedy

August 4, 2013

Washington, August 3, 2013; As per a press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), a copy of which is available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh community in US has welcomed the US Attorney General’s support to help those who are still suffering from the effects of the Oak Creek tragedy and appreciates the decision of the Justice Department to start tracking the hate crimes against Sikhs in the United States.

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs and 6 other groups

August 4, 2013

Washington, Untied States (August 04,2013): It is learnt that the US Justice Department announced it will begin tracking crimes committed against Sikhs and six other groups as hate crimes. An announcement in this regard came on August 02, 2013 - ahead of anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara tragedy on August 05, 2013.

US: Man pleads guilty to Federal Hate Crime in attack on Sikh man

June 28, 2013

Washington, United States (June 28, 2013): It is learnt that he US Department of Justice (USDJ) announced in a statement released on 27 June, 2013 that Jamie Larson, 49, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a federal hate crime relating to a racially-motivated assault of a 50-year-old Sikh man who works as a taxi cab driver.