In a significant development, Assam Police searched the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in New Delhi on April 7, 2026. Khera was not present during the search, which reportedly uncovered incriminating material, although specific details have not been disclosed.
The search follows an FIR filed against Khera by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who alleges conspiracy and fraud, citing violations of sections 420 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code. Sarma claims that Khera fled to Hyderabad after the police action, intensifying the political drama.
As the Assam Assembly elections approach on April 9, 2026, the controversy surrounding Khera has escalated. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam Chief Minister, has accused Khera of evading law enforcement, stating, “He ran away from Guwahati yesterday.” Khera, in turn, has alleged that Sarma’s wife holds three foreign passports, a claim that Sarma vehemently denies.
Riniki Bhuyan Sarma responded to the allegations, stating, “No. How can I have three passports?” Meanwhile, Sarma asserted that a passport cited by Khera has been confirmed as fake by a Dubai government website.
The Congress party has condemned the police actions, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh declaring, “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.” This statement underscores the growing tensions between the Congress party and the ruling government in Assam.
As the situation unfolds, the Assam Police have registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, further complicating the political landscape ahead of the elections. The controversy involves serious allegations of foreign assets and passports, which could have significant implications for the upcoming electoral battle.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the nature of the incriminating material found during the search, leaving many questions unanswered as the political stakes rise.
