The United States has recently accused Vikas Yadav, a former officer of India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), of attempting to assassinate an American citizen of Indian origin. The indictment, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday, claims that Yadav, operating from India, was plotting to kill a New York-based Indian-American. This charge comes shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also accused India of engaging in criminal activities, including murder and extortion, on Canadian soil.

This is not the first time India has faced such allegations. In November of last year, the U.S. also accused India of attempting to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a separatist Sikh leader. U.S. security agents uncovered the plot, which allegedly involved Indian officials. Following the assassination attempt, Pannun filed a lawsuit against Indian authorities. Reports at the time implicated India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, with speculation in The New York Times that his absence during a recent diplomatic visit might be linked to the issue.

Indian media outlets like The Hindustan Times have reported that several individuals involved in the assassination attempt on Pannun have been arrested by Indian authorities, with India sharing information with the U.S. However, The Wire's founder and editor, Siddharth Varadarajan, in a detailed report, revealed that the arrested individuals were connected to RAW, and their involvement in the plot to kill Pannun was significant.

Adding to the growing tensions between Canada and India, the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar became another flashpoint. Canada has blamed Indian agents for Nijjar's killing, leading to a sharp diplomatic fallout. Prime Minister Trudeau accused the Indian government of orchestrating attacks, extortion, and other criminal activities against Canadian citizens on Canadian soil. In response, Canada expelled Indian diplomats, and India retaliated by recalling several of its own diplomatic personnel.

Amid this diplomatic row, Canadian officials accused Indian agents of sharing intelligence with high-ranking officials at India's Ministry of Home Affairs and RAW, allegedly using criminal networks, such as Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, to target Sikh leaders.

These allegations have raised serious concerns about India’s international image. With accusations from both Canada and the U.S., India has launched an internal investigation. Indian sources have informed U.S. officials that some RAW agents may have acted independently, resulting in several senior officials leaving the agency.

As the investigation progresses and with Yadav’s alleged involvement in Nijjar's assassination confirmed, India faces mounting diplomatic challenges. The accusations have strained its international relations, prompting deeper scrutiny of its intelligence operations abroad.