The Telangana High Court granted Pawan Khera, spokesperson for the Indian National Congress party, a one-week transit anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR filed by Assam Police. This FIR stems from remarks Khera made during a press conference on April 4, where he alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, and his wife held passports from three countries and were involved in illegal activities. The court noted Khera's reasonable apprehension of arrest, especially after police conducted search operations at his residence in Delhi. While the bail allows Khera to seek regular anticipatory bail in Assam, it comes with conditions, including a personal bond of ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD), cooperation with the investigation, and a prohibition against leaving the country without permission. The court underscored the importance of Khera, as a public figure, to refrain from making further statements that could compromise the investigation, leaving the merits of the case to be determined by the competent court in Assam.