In a significant development, Assam Police conducted a search of Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence in New Delhi on April 7, 2026. The operation unfolded amid escalating tensions as Khera faces serious allegations, including conspiracy and fraud, which have been formally lodged against him.
During the search, Khera was not present at his residence, but police reportedly discovered 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, heightening the stakes in an already charged political atmosphere.
The controversy surrounding Khera intensified when an FIR was filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who accused him of conspiracy and fraud, claiming that Khera had fled to Hyderabad following the police action. Sarma’s allegations included a startling claim that she holds three foreign passports, a statement Khera vehemently disputes.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent figure in Assam’s political landscape, asserted that Khera’s departure from Guwahati was an attempt to evade the law. “He ran away from Guwahati yesterday,” Sarma stated, further alleging that the accusations against his wife are linked to foreign interests.
In response, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma denied the allegations regarding her passports, questioning, “No. How can I have three passports?” This back-and-forth has only added to the intrigue surrounding the case, with Sarma also claiming that a passport cited by Khera has been verified as fake by a Dubai government source.
The Assam Police have registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, and the political fallout has been swift. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh condemned the police action, labeling it 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.”
As the situation unfolds, the implications of these allegations and the police investigation are likely to resonate throughout the upcoming elections, with both sides gearing up for a contentious battle. The political landscape in Assam is already fraught with tension, and this latest development adds another layer of complexity.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the nature of the incriminating material found during the search, and the public awaits further clarification from both the police and the involved parties. With the elections just around the corner, the stakes have never been higher for Khera and his political allies.
