Guwahati – The Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has registered a case against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and others under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today.
The case, officially registered as CID PS Case No 05/2025, follows a decision by the state cabinet in response to growing concerns over potential foreign interference in India’s internal affairs.
The investigation is primarily focused on Sheikh’s alleged connections with Elizabeth Gogoi, wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
CM Sarma has claimed that Gogoi, a British national, worked closely with a Pakistani organization called ‘Lead Pakistan’ during her stay in Islamabad and maintained frequent contact with Sheikh through climate change organizations that reportedly operate across India and Pakistan.
Sarma also highlighted Sheikh’s deep ties within Pakistani government and diplomatic circles, raising significant national security concerns. The Chief Minister stated that Sheikh’s influence could pose a security risk, warranting an extensive probe.
In light of these developments, the Director General of Police has been instructed to lead a comprehensive investigation into the case, with national security agencies expected to join the effort. The state government also plans to notify top Congress leaders, including AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Bora, about the ongoing investigation and its implications.
The case comes amid escalating concerns over foreign interference in India’s democratic processes, with the authorities keen to uncover any potential conspiracies or external influences threatening the nation’s sovereignty.
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