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Pawan Khera questioned again in Guwahati as Assam CM wife’s defamation cases move forward
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
Assam Police questioned him for a second day after Supreme Court bail
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera returned to Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati for a second day of questioning, after being held for nearly 10 hours on Wednesday. The probe follows defamation criminal complaints filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera’s original allegation claimed Sharma held multiple passports and undisclosed overseas properties. Khera says he is cooperating and will submit documents. The Supreme Court granted him anticipatory bail and ordered attendance when required.
- Khera questioned again in Guwahati at Assam Police Crime Branch office
- It follows a nearly 10-hour first round of questioning
- Cases stem from defamation complaints filed by CM Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma
- Khera alleged Sharma had multiple passports and properties abroad
- Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail, directing cooperation and attendance
- The CM commented that Assam pedas are good during the broader political heat
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