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After 12 Hours Of Grilling, Pawan Khera Appears For Day 2 Of Questioning
Pawan Khera faced a second round of questioning by Assam Police in a passport controversy case linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. He spoke of cooperation with investigators, while Congress leaders and officials raised concerns about political use of agencies and highlighted related Assam issues.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights ongoing political tensions in Assam and across India, with opposition leaders alleging misuse of central agencies and surrounding broader debates such as voter rights and regional issues.
Timeline
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Scheduled next appearance: Khera to return at 9:30 am on Thursday
May 14, 2026
Khera indicated he would return to the Crime Branch office at 9:30 am on Thursday (May 15, 2026) to submit further documents.
Gaurav Gogoi arrives at Crime Branch during Khera’s appearance
May 14, 2026
Congress president Gaurav Gogoi arrived at the Crime Branch during Khera's appearance and defended his colleague, saying he was complying with legal procedures and exercising constitutional rights within the framework of the law. He also criticized the use of central investigative agencies against opposition figures, activists, farmers, students, organisations, and journalists, instead of targeting corruption within the ruling establishment.
Day 2 – Pawan Khera appears for second round of questioning
May 14, 2026
Pawan Khera appeared for the second round of questioning at the Crime Branch office in Guwahati. After coming out, he said he is a law-abiding citizen and is cooperating with authorities, and declined to comment on the duration of questioning. He referred to documents seen on Facebook and said he had been asked to submit certain documents and would return to the Crime Branch at 9:30 am on Thursday (May 15, 2026). Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi also reached the crime branch during Khera's appearance and stated that Khera was complying with legal procedures and exercising his constitutional rights within the framework of the law. He alleged that the FIR was an attempt to suppress discussions about alleged illegal wealth and properties linked to the Chief Minister's family, and that central agencies were being used against opposition rather than targeting corruption within the ruling establishment. The Congress also raised Assam-related issues including delay in granting ST status to six communities, the NRC process, and the Assam Accord, as well as criticisms of the Uniform Civil Code as a political tool.
Day 1 – Pawan Khera grilled for 12 hours by Assam Police in passport controversy case
May 13, 2026
Pawan Khera was grilled for 12 hours by Assam Police in a passport controversy case linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He is accused of presenting forged documents in press conferences alleging Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possesses three passports and several offshore assets. The questioning took place at the Crime Branch office in Guwahati.