Assam Govt Kinds SIT To Probe Case Towards Pak Man, Gogoi Says His Stand Clear Over Spouse’s ‘ISI Links’

Final Up to date:February 18, 2025, 00:30 IST

Gogoi stated the BJP-led authorities in Assam is free to conduct any inquiry on the problem of his partner Elizabeth Colburn’s alleged hyperlinks with the Pakistani spy company, however he and his get together know the place they stand.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | File Picture/PTI

Amid controversy over the alleged ISI hyperlinks of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s British spouse, the Assam authorities on Monday constituted a Particular Investigation Group (SIT) to analyze a case in opposition to Pakistani nationwide Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for his social media feedback on India’s inside affairs.

Gogoi, then again, stated the BJP-led authorities in Assam is free to conduct any inquiry on the problem of his partner Elizabeth Colburn’s alleged hyperlinks with the Pakistani spy company, however he and his get together know the place they stand.

Sheikh, an advisor of the Pakistan Planning Fee and a former colleague of Colburn, was charged below numerous sections of the BNS and the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The four-member SIT crew will likely be headed by CID Particular DGP M P Gupta, AIGP (Admin) Pranabjyoti Goswami, SP CM’s Particular Vigilance Cell Rosie Kalita and Further Deputy Commissioner of Police, Guwahati (West) Moitrayee Deka.

“Pursuant to the registration of the case, the DGP, Assam Police, has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. Assam Police will conduct a professional and completely objective investigation,” the chief minister posted on X.

Sarma stated earlier within the day that an FIR was lodged in opposition to Sheikh as his feedback on India’s inside affairs and parliamentary issues have been aimed toward disrupting communal concord and the nation’s pursuits.

“In pursuance of the Cabinet decision taken yesterday, Assam Police has lodged an FIR and the same had been registered as CID PS Case No 05/2025 U/S 48/152/61/197(1) BNS, 2023 RW Sec.13(1) UA(P) Act against Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and unknown others,” he stated in a submit.

Part 48 offers with abetment dedicated outdoors India, whereas Part 152 addresses thrilling secession, armed rise up and subversive actions. Part 197(1) offers with actions or statements that hurt nationwide integration, and Part 61 offers with felony conspiracy.

Part 13(1) of the UAPA offers with punishment for illegal actions.

The Assam Cupboard on Sunday had determined to not register any case in opposition to the Congress MP or his British partner however instructed the DGP to file an FIR in opposition to Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.

The Assam CM and the BJP have been attacking Gogoi, the deputy chief of the Congress in Lok Sabha, over his spouse’s alleged reference to the Inter Providers Intelligence (ISI).

In a press convention right here, Gogoi claimed that Sarma has been altering his stance day by day however “we are clear from the first day and know where we stand. Earlier, the chief minister had attacked me and I was the villain. But since yesterday, he has made me the victim,” the Congress chief stated.

Sarma on Sunday had stated the opposition chief could have been “trapped or blackmailed” in a bigger anti-India conspiracy.

“On the opposite end, the Congress is firm on its stand. We are confident of our position. If they want to conduct an investigation, they can go ahead,” he stated.

The federal government has determined to carry an inquiry and it’s for the administration to reply to the folks of the state, Gogoi added.

“A preliminary discussion (on the BJP’s allegation) has been held with the AICC legal cell and the necessary steps will be taken soon,” he stated in reply to a query.

Requested about his assembly with the then Pakistan Excessive Commissioner Abdul Basit, Gogoi stated, “All questions related to the work I did as a representative of Indian democracy and meetings with ambassadors and diplomats of various countries are all in the public domain.” The media had additionally reported in regards to the specific assembly that has been referred to, he stated.

In 2015, Basit had invited a first-term MP and his startup, Coverage for Youth, to debate India-Pakistan relations on the Pakistan Excessive Fee in New Delhi, Sarma claimed on February 13 in an X submit with out naming Gogoi.

“It is customary for members of the Indian Parliament to interact with delegates of different countries to raise the concerns of the Indian public. We, and particularly I, are aware of our obligations, duties and customs,” Gogoi informed reporters.

The CM ought to conduct extra analysis earlier than attacking him, the Congress MP stated, including that BJP leaders are all elevating the identical questions “making their intent clear”.

Gogoi stated, “In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had biryani (in Pakistan) and the chief minister tweeted: what a lovely gesture. In 2016, the PM invited ISI to Pathankot (to probe a terror attack). A few years later in Madhya Pradesh, (BJP) IT cell members were arrested for ISI links. Sons of high-level government officials have business links with Pakistani nationals. Were there any SITs set up?” He claimed that he would reply the questions requested by the BJP solely when the CM replies to the queries raised by the folks in regards to the numerous PILs filed in opposition to his shut aides.

Gogoi claimed that Sarma and the saffron get together have been resorting to diversionary ways as they’re afraid of shedding the 2026 state meeting elections.

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