Pawan Khera Faces Extended Interrogation in Assam Over Allegations by CM's Wife
Pawan Khera questioned again in Guwahati over case filed by Assam CM Sarma’s wife
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Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera is undergoing questioning by Assam Police in Guwahati regarding allegations made by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera, who claims to be cooperating with the investigation, has been questioned for nearly 10 hours over two days.
- 01Pawan Khera is being questioned by Assam Police regarding allegations made by the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- 02The allegations involve claims of multiple passports and undisclosed properties held by Sarma's wife.
- 03Khera has been granted anticipatory bail by the Supreme Court after his plea was initially rejected by the Gauhati High Court.
- 04Khera is cooperating with the investigation and has been asked to submit certain documents.
- 05The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Kamrup Metro rejected a plea from Assam Police for a non-bailable warrant against Khera.
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Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera is facing a second round of questioning by the Assam Police in Guwahati, prompted by allegations made by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera was questioned for nearly 10 hours over two days regarding claims that Sharma possesses multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad. Khera stated that he is cooperating with the investigation and has been asked to provide certain documents. The Supreme Court granted him anticipatory bail after his plea was initially rejected by the Gauhati High Court, directing him to cooperate with the investigation. The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Kamrup Metro also rejected a plea from Assam Police seeking a non-bailable warrant against him. Khera's situation has attracted attention, particularly following remarks made by Chief Minister Sarma regarding Khera's legal obligations.
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The ongoing investigation and legal proceedings may affect Khera's political career and the perception of the Congress party in Assam.
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