India Police Raid Congress Leader's Home Over Defamation Claims in Political Dispute
On April 7, 2026, Assam Police and Delhi Police conducted a raid at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera, head of the party's media department, following an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over allegations of defamation and false information. The four-member police team's action reflects escalating tensions between India's ruling and opposition parties over alleged defamatory statements. This incident illustrates the broader pattern of using legal mechanisms—particularly defamation charges—as political tools in Indian electoral competition. The raid underscores concerns about press freedom and political expression during India's polarized political environment.
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- April 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM PDT
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