Guwahati: In a politically charged development with far-reaching implications, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police is preparing to summon Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife Elizabeth Colburn in connection with an ongoing investigation into links with Pakistan.
According to reliable sources, the SIT—operating under the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CM’s SVC)—will soon approach the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to obtain formal permission to question the Jorhat MP. Once the procedural clearance is granted, summons will be formally issued to both Gogoi and his wife for interrogation.
This follows the questioning of Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora on Thursday in connection with the same case. Bora was grilled for over four hours at the CM’s Vigilance Cell office. Officials indicated that he is likely to be called in again for further rounds of questioning.
Speaking to reporters after his interrogation, Bora said, “I answered all the questions they asked me. They mainly questioned me about my press conference and my defence of MP Gaurav Gogoi, particularly regarding the allegations that he travelled to Pakistan illegally.”
Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police Rosie Kalita, who is heading the SIT, remained tight-lipped on specific developments but confirmed that Bora may be summoned again. “We are closely monitoring the situation and have questioned many individuals in connection with the matter,” she said.
When pressed about the possibility of summoning MP Gogoi, Kalita responded, “We are observing everything,” without ruling out any options. Her careful wording and restrained comments underscore the sensitivity of the investigation, which has now taken center stage in Assam’s political discourse.
The case has attracted massive public and media interest, particularly after Gogoi’s recent public clarification on his 2013 visit to Pakistan and his wife’s prior employment with an international NGO that had stationed her in Pakistan in 2011. The Congress MP had categorically denied any wrongdoing, asserting that his travel was approved by the Government of India and that the allegations were politically motivated.
However, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains unconvinced. In a post on X, he recently stated, “This is just the beginning, not the end.” He added that a Special Investigation Team is working on gathering credible evidence, which will be made public on September 10.
With both political stakes and legal scrutiny intensifying, the unfolding investigation is expected to deepen in the coming weeks. As the SIT inches closer to questioning key figures, including a sitting Member of Parliament and his spouse, the outcome could carry significant political ramifications—not just in Assam, but across national corridors.
All eyes are now on the next move of SP Rosie Kalita and the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell, whose actions may determine the trajectory of this high-profile case.
