In a significant development, Assam Police conducted a search at the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in New Delhi on April 7, 2026. The search was part of an investigation linked to allegations of conspiracy and fraud, as detailed in a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
During the search, Khera was reportedly not present at his residence, but authorities did uncover incriminating material, the specifics of which have yet to be disclosed. The case has gained traction as it unfolds just days before the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026.
The backdrop to this incident involves serious allegations against Khera, including claims made by Himanta Biswa Sarma that Khera fled to Hyderabad following the police action. Sarma’s accusations extend to his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who is alleged to hold three foreign passports and has been linked to assets worth approximately 52,000 crore. However, she has denied these claims, stating, “No. How can I have three passports?”
In a further twist, Sarma asserted that a passport cited by Khera was confirmed as fake by a Dubai government website. This ongoing controversy has been characterized by Congress as a “witch hunt,” with party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh stating, “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.”
The allegations have not only intensified the political climate but have also raised questions about the timing of the police action, coinciding with the impending elections. The Assam Police registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, indicating the seriousness of the investigation.
As the situation develops, reactions from both sides continue to emerge, with Congress leaders rallying against what they perceive as political targeting. Meanwhile, Sarma maintains that Khera’s actions are indicative of a deeper conspiracy.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the nature of the incriminating material found during the search, leaving the public and political analysts eager for clarity as the election date approaches.
