In a significant development, Assam Police conducted a search of Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence in New Delhi on April 7, 2026. The search was part of an investigation following an FIR filed against Khera by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who has accused him of conspiracy and fraud.
During the search, Khera was reportedly not present at his residence, and while incriminating material was discovered, specific details have not been disclosed. The case has drawn considerable attention, particularly as it unfolds just days before the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026.
The allegations against Khera have escalated tensions in the political arena, with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam Chief Minister, asserting that Khera fled to Hyderabad following the police action. Sarma’s accusations include claims that Khera’s allegations against his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, are linked to foreign assets and even Pakistan.
Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has publicly denied the allegations, stating, “No. How can I have three passports?” This statement refers to Khera’s claim that she holds three foreign passports, a claim that has intensified the scrutiny surrounding her.
In response to the unfolding situation, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh condemned the police action, characterizing it as a “witch hunt” aimed at silencing opposition voices. He stated, “This is not due process but instead a witch hunt, a bully using state machinery to muzzle and silence the voice of the Opposition that is exposing his many black deeds.”
Adding to the controversy, Sarma claimed that the passport cited by Khera was verified as fake, further complicating the narrative. The Assam Police registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, indicating the seriousness of the allegations being investigated.
As the political landscape in Assam heats up ahead of the elections, the implications of these allegations could be significant for all parties involved. The Congress party’s response suggests a deepening conflict, and the unfolding events are likely to attract further scrutiny from both the media and the public.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific nature of the incriminating material found during the search, leaving many questions unanswered as the situation develops.
With the Assam Assembly elections just around the corner, the outcome of this controversy could have lasting effects on the political dynamics in the region.
