Pawan Khera News: Assam Police Conducts Search in New Delhi

On April 7, 2026, the Assam Police conducted a search of Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence in New Delhi. During the operation, which took place ahead of the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, Khera was not present at his home. However, authorities reported finding incriminating material, although specific details have not been disclosed.

The search was part of an investigation following a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Khera by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, who has accused him of conspiracy and fraud. The allegations are particularly contentious as they come just days before the elections, raising concerns about political motivations behind the police action.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam Chief Minister, claimed that Khera fled to Hyderabad following the police search. He further alleged that the accusations against his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, are linked to her purported possession of three foreign passports, a claim she has vehemently denied.

“No. How can I have three passports?” Riniki Bhuyan Sarma stated in response to the allegations. In contrast, Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that confirmation had been received from a Dubai government website indicating that one of the passports cited by Khera was fake.

The controversy has intensified with Congress officials describing the police actions as a “witch hunt,” aimed at silencing opposition voices. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the situation, 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.”

As the situation unfolds, the Assam Police have registered the case at the Crime Branch Police Station in Guwahati, and the political ramifications are being closely monitored. The timing of these developments, just before the elections, has led to heightened tensions and accusations from both sides.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specifics of the incriminating material found during the search, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The political landscape in Assam is poised for significant changes as these allegations and counter-allegations continue to develop.