What’s the matter?
Khera, who heads the Congress’ media and publicity department, alleged that Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds passports of three countries, India, the UAE and Egypt.
He also accused her of owning undisclosed luxury properties in Dubai and having links to a company in Wyoming, United States.
"Does she (Rinki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma) have an Indian Passport? How can an Indian national have three passport of three different countries?": Congress leader Pawan Khera pic.twitter.com/6jn97Ss0Gg
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) April 5, 2026
Police reach Khera’s Delhi residence
A team of Assam Police reached Khera’s residence in Nizamuddin East in New Delhi.
According to reports, Khera was in Hyderabad when the police arrived. Officers reportedly conducted a search for nearly two hours before leaving the premises with electronic devices and documents.
Security tightened in Hyderabad
Barricades have been placed outside Khera’s residence in Hyderabad, with local police under the Congress government stating they would cooperate with Assam Police upon receiving a formal notice.
Khera may approach the court seeking relief from arrest, reports added.
Pawan Khera ka baenga "Peda": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmapic.twitter.com/ykkPbQVcHL
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) April 6, 2026
Sarma responds
Responding to the allegations, Sarma strongly criticised Khera and indicated that action could be taken against him.
"Pawan Khera is more insane than Rahul Gandhi... The Congress leaders are useless, they have no sense... I am going to take strong action against him," the Chief Minister said.