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The move follows heightened political controversy over claims regarding Elizabeth Gogoi’s association with Ali Tauqir Sheikh, an issue that has gained traction ahead of the Assam assembly elections next year
According to official sources, the SIT, led by CM Vigilance Superintendent Rozy Kalita, has been tasked with gathering information on any possible communication between Elizabeth and Ali Tauqir Sheikh. (Representational image)
A special investigation team (SIT) of Assam police is in Delhi to probe the alleged connection between Elizabeth Gogoi, wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, and Pakistani citizen Ali Tauqir Sheikh. The move follows heightened political controversy over claims regarding Elizabeth’s association with the Pakistani national, an issue that has gained traction ahead of the Assam assembly elections next year.
According to official sources, the SIT, led by CM Vigilance Superintendent Rozy Kalita, has been tasked with gathering information on any possible communication between Elizabeth and Ali Tauqir Sheikh. The team will also look into Sheikh’s visit to Delhi and his activities during his stay. Furthermore, the investigators will examine documents related to Elizabeth, including her passport, visa records, and any travel history that could shed light on the matter.
The high-level probe is being conducted under the supervision of Assam’s Additional Director General (ADG) Munna Prasad Gupta, who has dispatched a team comprising Pranabjyoti Goswami, Rozy Kalita, and Maitreyee Deka.
Political storm
The investigation comes amid a larger political row, with the BJP and its allies sharpening their attacks on Gaurav Gogoi, a senior Congress leader and a key figure in Assam’s opposition politics. The controversy gained momentum after reports surfaced alleging links between Elizabeth and Ali Tauqir Sheikh, who is associated with an NGO operating in Delhi.
The BJP has repeatedly accused the Congress of having “dubious foreign connections”, a charge the opposition party has dismissed as politically motivated. The allegations against Elizabeth have further intensified the war of words between the ruling party and the opposition.
Not the first instance
This is not the first time a political figure’s alleged foreign connections have come under scrutiny. In the past, similar allegations have been used to target opposition leaders, often triggering political debates and inquiries. In Assam, investigations into foreign links have previously been invoked in cases concerning illegal immigration and national security.
While the Assam police SIT has yet to make any official statements on the progress of the investigation, sources indicate that further steps will be taken based on the evidence collected in Delhi. With the controversy showing no signs of fading, the case is likely to remain a key political flashpoint in the days ahead.
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Guwahati [Gauhati], India, India
