The Indian government has criticized a Washington Post report that implicated top Indian officials in a murder-for-hire plot. The government called the report unwarranted and unsubstantiated, stating that it makes serious imputations. It mentioned an ongoing investigation by a high-level committee and emphasized the need for responsible comments. The report named Vikram Yadav as the official who allegedly ordered the assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The US has expressed expectations of accountability from India.