Achi news desk-
Transnational oppression is a dangerous phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common in today’s globalized world. It occurs when states use violence, threats or threats against people living outside their borders. This cunning strategy targets a wide range of people, such as journalists, human rights activists, political dissidents, and members of racial or religious minorities. Targeted killings, kidnapping, and revenge against family members are some of the most serious examples of transnational persecution. In particular, India has recently been the subject of accusations of transnational persecution; in November 2023, the US Department of Justice unveiled an indictment. According to this indictment, the Indian government planned an attempt on the life of a Sikh activist with the intention of starting a series of such killings in the United States and Canada.
Moreover, Indian authorities have become more invasive than ever before, using sophisticated cyber tactics and internet harassment campaigns to threaten foreign journalists and activists who support the rights of religious minorities. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s June 2023 State Visit to the United States, comments made by Amit Malviya, head of the information and technology department of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sparked an online campaign against a journalist Wall Street Journal Sabrina Siddiqui in the United States. This transnational oppression was brought to light. After Siddiqui asked a question about the state of religious freedom in India, a wave of targeted harassment followed. The situation highlights a worrying pattern of concerted efforts to suppress voices of dissent, even outside India. US Indian Commissioner David Curry’s use of harsh laws, such as the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and anti-conversion laws, to stop religious minorities, journalists, and activists inside their borders has been denounced by the Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) . He highlighted the intimidation strategies used against journalists and the dangerous extension of this repression to target Indian religious communities abroad. Since 2020, USCIRF has repeatedly advised the US Department of State to classify India as a Country of Special Concern (CPC), citing concerns about violations of religious freedom. USCIRF’s 2023 Annual Report confirmed this proposition and provided an issue update on state-level anti-conversion laws in India. This report sheds light on how the government uses these laws to discriminate against religious minorities. In order to discuss the state of religious freedom in India and possible areas of cooperation between the Indian and American governments in addressing these crimes, USCIRF convened a hearing in September 2023. These events highlight the critical maintain global coverage and participation in order. protect the rights of religious minorities and preserve freedom of speech, both inside and outside India.
The accusations that the Indian intelligence service is involved in two assassination plots in the United States and Canada have raised serious concerns, which the White House has called a “serious matter.” The Indian government, including high-level officials, has been implicated, according to evidence produced by American and Indian investigations into the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada and the attempted killing of Sikh leaders of Indian descent in the United States. India’s Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and other authorities have publicly admitted that India targets people wanted within its borders. “Pakistan meinghuskarmaaren gay” (We will invade Pakistan and kill them there) was the statement made by the Indian Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, in response to a report published in ‘The Guardian’ regarding the death of twenty Pakistanis by India within Pakistan. PM Modi’s recent claims during an election campaign of eradicating dissent inside Pakistan is another example of India’s transnational terror policy. The alarming scope of state-sponsored violence is brought to the fore by these statements and revelations, underscoring the critical need for openness, accountability, and international oversight to prevent further escalation and protect human rights.
The deaths of activists aligned with the Khalistan Movement gave a glimpse into a more comprehensive plan executed by India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). populations. After Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s disturbing assassination attempt in New York, US intelligence services have linked RAW agents to targeting Sikh leaders who support Khalistan. International condemnation of India’s covert efforts has resulted from prompt action by US and Canadian authorities, preventing additional attacks on Sikh leaders. The Sikh community has been deeply angered by the murders of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, two vocal supporters of Khalistan, which underlines their ongoing struggle for justice.
US intelligence agencies have reached a similar conclusion, pointing to the hierarchical structure of the Indian government and the considerable influence of AjitDoval. According to US sources, CIA analysts have determined that Doval either knew about the plans that RAW had developed to kill Sikhs who were considered terrorists, or approved of them. Doubts have been raised about RAW’s possible role in the death of Sikh activist Avtar Singh Khanda, who died in Birmingham three days before Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed in Canada. Officials in Britain have declared that Khanda died of leukemia and natural causes, but his family and supporters are still calling for further investigations. Speaking to an enthusiastic gathering of supporters, Narendra Modi said, “Today, even India’s opponents recognize: This is Modi, this is the New India.” He emphasized that in order to eliminate any dangers, this “New India” will do whatever it takes, even break into homes. International security, democracy and human rights are all directly threatened by the rise of transnational oppression. The latest accusations involving India are a sobering reminder of how vital it is to address this global issue and bring those responsible to justice.
By: “By OmayAimen”
–The author is an independent researcher who writes on issues related to national and regional security, focusing on issues that have a critical impact on these bills. It can be reached at [email protected]
