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Pawan Khera returns for second day before Assam Crime Branch amid fresh legal trouble

Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
Pawan Khera returns for second day before Assam Crime Branch amid fresh legal trouble

His second appearance comes after cases filed by Sarma’s wife

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch for a second consecutive day, cooperating with the investigation. The action follows cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Khera faces charges including defamation and forgery. Earlier, the Supreme Court had granted him anticipatory bail, making the latest appearances closely watched.

  • Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch for a second day
  • Cases linked to Sarma’s wife triggered the renewed legal scrutiny
  • Charges include defamation and forgery
  • Supreme Court had granted anticipatory bail earlier
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