On receipt of information provided by US authorities regarding activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., who undermined the security interests of both India and the US, a high-powered Enquiry Committee was set up by the Govt. of India in November 2023.

The Enquiry Committee conducted its own investigations, and also pursued leads provided by the US side.  It received full cooperation from US authorities and the two sides also exchanged visits.  The Committee further examined a number of officials from different agencies and also scrutinised relevant documents in this connection.

After a long enquiry, the Committee has submitted its report to the Government and recommended legal action against an individual, whose earlier criminal links and antecedents also came to notice during the enquiry.  The Enquiry Committee has recommended that the legal action must be completed expeditiously.

The Committee has further recommended functional improvements in systems and procedures as also initiation of steps that could strengthen India’s response capability, ensure systematic controls and coordinated action in dealing with matters like this.

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