Recent declassified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have unveiled that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operated secret bases, known as "black sites," in various global locations, including New Delhi and Kolkata in India.These facilities were part of the CIA's covert operations during the Cold War era.
Historically, India has collaborated with the CIA, notably during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. During this period, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru permitted the CIA to utilize the Charbatia Air Base in Odisha for U-2 reconnaissance missions over Chinese territory.
Additionally, in 1959, the CIA assisted in facilitating the Dalai Lama's escape to India following China's annexation of Tibet.
The recent release of these documents is part of a broader effort by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration to provide transparency regarding historical events, including the Kennedy assassination. Approximately 2,200 previously classified documents have been made public, offering new insights into the CIA's global operations during that era.
These revelations shed light on the extent of CIA activities in India and contribute to a deeper understanding of the geopolitical dynamics during the Cold War.
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