Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : In January 1985, the government of Taiwan made a shocking admission: it had been involved in the murder of Chinese-American citizen Henry Liu on American soil. Liu, a vocal critic of the Nationalist Party ruling Taiwan, had written several articles and books critical of the government. This marked a targeted killing of a Chinese-American citizen by an allied nation, an extraordinary event that came three years after Taiwan’s denial of involvement in another similar plot where a Chinese-American professor, Chen Wen-chen, was found dead at National Taiwan University.
This revelation serves as a reminder that international relations are not a morality play, where nations are judged based on good behavior. Friendship, alliance, or partnership have nothing to do with a nation’s self-interest. The case of David Coleman Headley, the prime conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is a prime example. Instead of being held in an Indian prison, he is in the United States. This illustrates that there are no points for being “nice,” but penalties for being weak.
Recently, there have been allegations against India regarding the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case, where US federal prosecutors have accused an “Indian government official” of orchestrating a plot to kill Pannun, a designated terrorist, on American soil. However, there is little credible evidence to support these claims. If Indian intelligence officers were truly involved in such a plot, it is highly unlikely that they would use easily intercepted messaging applications like WhatsApp or Telegram. Such incompetence would be unimaginable for seasoned officers.
The entire case against India hinges on Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who allegedly conspired with the unnamed Indian government employee to carry out the plot. However, the American indictment fails to mention Pannun’s terrorist antecedents, instead portraying him as the victim of a foiled homicide plot. It is difficult to believe that a senior Indian intelligence officer would hire a notorious international criminal like Gupta, who in turn would recruit US government informants and agents. The entire operation, as described by the US prosecutors, seems like a poorly scripted Hollywood plot.
It is important to consider the credibility of such allegations, especially given the track record of American intelligence agencies in laying fake plots and conducting sting operations for bogus arrests. The FBI, in particular, has been involved in numerous cases where suspects were baited into committing crimes by paid informants.
In conclusion, the allegations against India in the Pannun case lack credibility. The entire case seems like a poorly constructed narrative, and it raises questions about the competence and intentions of the US government. It is essential to approach such allegations with skepticism and consider the broader context of international relations.