US seeks 24 years for Gupta in Pannun murder plot

US prosecutors have urged a New York federal judge to sentence Indian national Nikhil Gupta to 293 months (≈24 years) for his role in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. His defence seeks 12 years, citing full responsibility and no prior record. Sentencing is scheduled for November 20.