Pawan Khera News: Assam Police Searches Residence in New Delhi
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 following an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, alleging conspiracy and fraud against Khera.
During the search, Khera was reportedly not present at his residence. However, the police did find some incriminating material, though specific details about these findings have not been disclosed.
This incident comes just two days before the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026, intensifying the political climate in the region. The controversy revolves around allegations of foreign assets and multiple passports linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who is married to Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent political figure in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Khera had fled to Hyderabad following the police action, stating, “He ran away from Guwahati yesterday.” Meanwhile, Khera has alleged that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma holds three foreign passports, a claim that has been vehemently denied by her.
Riniki Bhuyan Sarma responded to the allegations, stating, “No. How can I have three passports?” In a further twist, Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that the passport cited by Khera was verified as fake, claiming confirmation from a Dubai government website.
The Assam Police have registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, and the situation is being closely monitored by both local and national media.
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh criticized the police action, describing it as a “witch hunt” aimed at silencing the opposition. 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.”
As the Assam Assembly elections approach, the political stakes are high, and reactions from both sides continue to unfold. The controversy surrounding Khera and the allegations against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma are likely to play a significant role in shaping voter sentiments in the upcoming elections.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific nature of the incriminating material found during the police search, leaving the public and political analysts eager for more information as the situation develops.
