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Gogoi said that the BJP -led government in Assam is free to conduct any investigation on the issue of alleged relations with its husband or wife Elizabeth Kalbourne’s Pakistani spy agency, but he and his party know where they are standing. .
Assam CM Himant Biswa Sarma | File image/PTI
Amid controversy over the alleged ISI link of the British wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, the Assam government on Monday made a special investigation to investigate a case against Pakistani National Ali Tauqir Sheikh for its social media comments on India’s internal affairs. Team (SIT) formed.
On the other hand, Gogoi said that the BJP -led government in Assam is free to conduct any investigation on the issue of its husband or wife Elizabeth Kalbourne’s alleged relationship with the Pakistani espionage agency, but it is known to them. Where are you standing
Sheikh, an advisor to the Pakistan Planning Commission and a former associate of Kalbourne, was charged under various sections of the BNS and illegal activities (prevention) Act (UAPA).
The four -member SIT team will be headed by CID Special DGP MP Gupta, AIGP (Administrator) Pranbajyoti Goswami, SP CM’s Special Vigilance Cell Rosie Kalita and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Guwahati (West) Motreya Deka.
“According to the registration of the case, the DGP, Assam Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. The Assam Police will conduct a professional and completely objective investigation, “the Chief Minister posted on X.
Sarma had said in the first day that an FIR was lodged against Sheikh as his comments on India’s internal affairs and parliamentary matters were to disrupt communal harmony and the interests of the country.
“In following the decision of yesterday’s cabinet, Assam Police has registered an FIR and the same is CID PS case no 05/2025 U/s 48/152/61/197 (1) BNS, 2023 RW SEC.13 Was registered in. (1) UA (P) Ali Tauqir acts against Sheikh and unknown others, “he said in a post.
Section 48 relates to the abetment done outside India, while Section 152 addresses exciting separation, armed rebellion and destructive activities. Section 197 (1) belongs to the tasks or statements that damage national integration, and Section 61 relates to criminal conspiracy.
Section 13 (1) of UAPA relates to punishment for illegal activities.
The Assam cabinet on Sunday decided not to register any case against Congress MP or his British husband or wife, but directed the DGP to register an FIR against Ali Tauqir Sheikh.
The Assam CM and the BJP have attacked Gogoi, Deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, on his wife’s alleged relationship with his wife’s inter -service intelligence (ISI).
At a press conference here, Gogoi claimed that Sarma is changing her stance every day, but “We are clear from the first day and know where we are standing. Earlier, the Chief Minister attacked me and I was a villain. But since yesterday, they have made me suffer, “said the Congress leader.
Sarma said on Sunday that the opposition leader may have been “trapped or blackmailed” in a big anti-India conspiracy.
“At the opposite end, the Congress is firm on its stand. We are confident about our situation. If they want to conduct an inquiry, they can move forward, “he said.
The government has decided to conduct an inquiry and it is to respond to the people of the state for the administration, Gogoi said.
He said, “An initial discussion (in BJP charges) has been held with AICC Legal Sale and will soon be taken necessary steps,” he said in response to a question.
When asked about his meeting with the then Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, Gogoi said, “I have been representative of Indian democracy and all the questions related to the work done as meetings with ambassadors and diplomats of various countries. Are.” Media. He said that that special meeting was also mentioned, which has been referred to.
In 2015, Basit invited a first-term MP and his startup, policy for youth to discuss India-Pakistan relations in Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Sarma Gogoi in an X post on 13 February Claimed without bringing the name of
“It is customary to interact with representatives of various countries to raise the concerns of the Indian public for the members of the Indian Parliament. We, and especially I, are aware of our obligations, duties and customs, “Gogoi told reporters.
The CM should do more research before attacking him, the Congress MP said, BJP leaders are all raising the same question “clarifying their intentions”.
Gogoi said, “In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted Biryani (in Pakistan) and the Chief Minister tweeted: What a cute gesture. In 2016, the PM invited ISI to Pathankot (to investigate a terrorist attack). A few years later in Madhya Pradesh, (BJP), it was arrested for SAIL members for ISI link. The sons of high -level government officials have trade relations with Pakistani citizens. Did anyone sit down? ,
Gogoi claimed that Sarma and Saffron Party were resorting to a strategy of turning, fear of losing the 2026 state assembly elections.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and a syndicated news agency has been published from feed – PTI,
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