Feb 7-8: SIT Report on Gaurav Gogoi Case to Be Revealed — What Shocking Details Await?

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today disclosed explosive findings from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report in a sensitive case involving Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, his wife Elizabeth Gogoi, and Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.

The CM said the SIT report contains startling details that suggest a larger conspiracy aimed at undermining India’s sovereignty.

The Chief Minister said the Assam Cabinet had informally discussed the SIT report after reviewing a detailed PowerPoint presentation. He added that the Cabinet has directed the Home and Political Department to place a formal cabinet memorandum on February 7, indicating the further steps to be taken.

The Chief Minister said:

“Today cabinet has informally discussed the SIT report related to a sensitive case involving one Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, one British national Elizabeth Gogoi and one Indian national Gaurav Gogoi. After going through the PowerPoint presentation, the cabinet has directed the Home and Political Department to place a formal cabinet memorandum on February 7 indicating further steps they want to take. The cabinet has further authorized the Chief Minister in his capacity as Home Minister to reveal whatever is possible to reveal before the media on February 8 at 10:30 am.”

Briefing the media on key decisions taken at today’s #AssamCabinet meeting. https://t.co/zqIVXGxL9N

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 27, 2026

Three Accused Named

Sarma said the case, initially registered against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, has now expanded to include British national Elizabeth Gogoi and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, who also serves as the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief.

The Chief Minister added that three people are directly involved, and the report includes details that will surprise the public.

Report Contains Shocking Revelations

He said the SIT report contains “shocking” findings that the public must be aware of. He said the matter is not ordinary and involves serious implications.

Central Agencies to Be Involved

The Chief Minister said the state government will escalate the matter to the Central Government, and agencies such as IB, NIA and RAW may be involved, depending on the next course of action.

He added that the Cabinet has authorised him to reveal the findings as much as possible, and further decisions will be taken after subsequent investigations and legal procedures.

Political Angle

Sarma also indicated that political motives cannot be ruled out. He said the opposition might try to delay or discredit the investigation, but the government will not allow the truth to be suppressed.

He also questioned the role of those who believe India treats certain citizens as second-class, and said such attitude cannot be tolerated.

What Next

The Chief Minister said that the final decisions on investigation and legal action will be taken after the official process. He urged people to wait for the complete report and promised that justice will be served.

Background

It is to be noted that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police submitted a report to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September last year on the alleged links of Elizabeth Gogoi, the wife of Congress MP and present Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, with Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. Subsequently, allegations surfaced about earlier visits by Gaurav Gogoi to Pakistan.

Following a state cabinet decision on February 16, 2025, a case was registered by the Assam Police’s CID (Case no. 05/2025). A four-member SIT was then constituted by Assam Police. Following this, the CM stated that the SIT will file a report on its findings on September 10. This fuelled speculations among the people, and everyone is waiting with bated breath to know what the SIT report will disclose.

Finally, the SIT report was submitted to the CM. However, the details will only be made public after the report is presented to the cabinet, the CM said during his last detailed briefing last year.

After receiving the report, the CM posted on X, “On 17th February, 2025 the Assam Cabinet constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the anti-India activities of one Pakistani national, Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, and his associates. During the course of this exhaustive investigation, the SIT has unearthed startling facts which point towards a larger conspiracy aimed at undermining the sovereignty of our nation. The SIT has also established the involvement of a British national - who is also married to an Indian Member of Parliament - in the larger nefarious activities of Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. Furthermore, the investigation also sheds light on how the Ministry of Interior, Govt of Pakistan facilitated the visit of an Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Assam in their country. The Assam Government will now examine the report of the SIT in detail and place it before the State Cabinet. Once the matter is discussed in the Cabinet, the information gathered during the enquiry will be made public.”

Before receiving the SIT report, the CM had addressed the media and said, “I don’t want to make a spectacle out of this issue. You are expecting a show. A report will be submitted, and the government will thoroughly examine it. After that, the government will take the necessary steps. If you think I will create a spectacle once the report is submitted and that you will host talk shows on the subject, that is not how the government functions. It works through a process.”

He added, “Since this is a major case, we will follow a proper procedure to achieve the intended outcome. This is a serious inquiry, as the matter relates to the country’s sovereignty and national security. I will read the report and then decide what actions can be taken.”

Cabinet Resolution (February 2025)

To recall the wording of a resolution adopted by the cabinet decision in February last year, “Following a scrutiny of his (Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh’s) social media activity and information available in the public domain, it appears that Mr Ali Sheikh has been in contact with Elizabeth Gogoi, a British national and the wife of Member of Parliament from Assam, Gaurav Gogoi. Apart from his engagements with the Government of Pakistan, Ali Sheikh has also founded LEAD Pakistan, a non-profit organisation working in the field of climate change. Elizabeth Gogoi, a British national, was an integral part of LEAD Pakistan during her time spent in Islamabad. Furthermore, both Ali Sheikh and Elizabeth Gogoi, a British national, have been a part of a global climate action group called the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), which operates in both India and Pakistan.

“The Assam Cabinet notes its concerns regarding the explicit involvement of a Pakistan-based leader and other actors of a climate action group in matters concerning India’s internal affairs, thereby raising serious questions on its actual intent and operations. Given the broader national security implications of this issue, particularly in Assam, the Assam Cabinet has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam to register a case against Ali Sheikh under appropriate provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhtia (BNS) and other relevant laws.”

Subsequent to the decision of the Assam Cabinet, the Assam Police has lodged an FIR against Pakistan national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and unknown others, and the same has been registered as CID PS Case No. 05/2025. The case has been filed under U/S 48, 61, 152, and 197(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with section 13(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The SIT comprises Munna Prasad Gupta, SDGP, CID, as chairperson, and three members – Pranabjyoti Goswami, AIGP (Admin.), Rosie Kalita, SP (CM’s SVC), and Moitrayee Deka, ADCP (West) Guwahati.

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