Assam refers Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links to MHA
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 07, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
This event is primarily a political and national security matter with limited direct financial market impact. It could, however, create some uncertainty in the Indian political landscape, particularly in India===Assam, which might indirectly affect local investment sentiment.
The India===Assam cabinet has decided to refer the case of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged links with Pakistan to the India===Interior ministry. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims the case involves national security and three key players: Gaurav Gogoi, his British wife Elizabeth Colebourn, and Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the India===Assam government submitted its report, which led to the decision to escalate the probe to a central agency due to the involvement of foreign nationals and the need for international assistance like Interpol. Sarma has accused Gogoi of visiting Pakistan without informing the central government and his wife of having professional contacts with Pakistani organizations and Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who is alleged to have interfered in India's internal affairs. Gogoi has vehemently denied all allegations, calling them 'ridiculous, baseless, insane and nonsense' and accusing Sarma of political targeting ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
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