New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Former FBI Director James Comey was indictedThursday by a federal grand jury on two felony counts - making false statements and obstruction of justice - according to multiple US media reports.

The indictment marks an extraordinary escalation in US President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign to hold his political opponents accountable. Comey, a long-time adversary of Trump, is the first senior government official to face criminal charges linked to the controversial 2016 investigation into Russian interference in the US presidential election.

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the indictment on Thursday evening, stating:

"No one is above the law. Today's indictment reflects this Department of Justice's commitment t...