Guwahati, April 24 -- The Gauhati High Court on Friday has rejected an anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress leader Pawan Khera should surrender before the law and appear in Guwahati, after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail in a case linked to allegations involving the Chief Minister's wife.

Speaking to ANI in Uttar Dinajpur Sarma said, "I think Pawan Khera should surrender before the law. He should come to Guwahati and surrender there."

Earlier, the Supreme Court had rejected Congress leader Pawa...