Pawan Khera’s residence was searched by Assam Police, uncovering incriminating material just days before the Assam Assembly elections.
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 against Khera by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who has accused him of conspiracy and fraud.
During the search, Khera was not present at his residence, but authorities reportedly found incriminating material, the specifics of which have not been disclosed. This incident comes just two days before the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026, raising concerns about its timing and implications.
The allegations against Khera have escalated tensions between political parties, particularly as Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent figure in Assam politics, claimed that Khera fled to Hyderabad following the police action. Sarma’s accusations included claims that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, his wife, holds three foreign passports, which Khera has publicly contested.
In response to the allegations, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma denied having multiple passports, stating, “No. How can I have three passports?” Meanwhile, Sarma asserted that the passport cited by Khera was verified as fake, further intensifying the controversy.
The Congress party has characterized the police action as a “witch hunt,” with senior leader 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.” This statement reflects the party’s stance on the ongoing political strife.
As the situation unfolds, the Assam Police have registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, indicating that the investigation is ongoing. The political landscape in Assam is becoming increasingly charged as the elections approach, with both sides preparing for a contentious battle.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the nature of the incriminating material found during the search, and further developments are anticipated as the election date nears. The outcome of this controversy could have significant implications for Khera and the Congress party in the upcoming elections.
