A violent confrontation at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati’s Bora Service area on Monday night has left five people dead and one person injured. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 pm, has prompted a major investigation by local authorities as they work to uncover the precise circumstances behind the bloodshed.
Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed that the accused, identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi, was apprehended within an hour of the shooting. Police also successfully seized the weapon believed to have been used in the attack. The suspect is currently in custody, and interrogation is ongoing to determine the full details of the event.
According to initial findings from the police department, the motive for the attack appears to be rooted in a long-standing property dispute. Mahanta stated that the conflict concerned the lease agreement of the hotel. Reports indicate the accused had previously taken the property on lease, and the firing was triggered by tensions between the hotel owner's side and the leaseholder.
Tragically, the victims of the shooting belonged to the same social circle. Commissioner Mahanta revealed that four of the five individuals who lost their lives were from the same family, while the fifth deceased victim was a resident of the same village. The individual currently undergoing treatment for injuries is also reported to be from the same village.
The victims were reportedly standing near the hotel's reception counter when the firing occurred. The suddenness of the attack has sent shockwaves through the local community, as authorities scramble to piece together the sequence of events. Mahanta described the incident as an “unfortunate firing” and emphasised that a scientific and thorough probe is underway to ensure the case reaches its logical conclusion.
While the investigation remains in its early stages, the rapid arrest of the suspect has provided some immediate answers to the public. Police continue to examine the lease documents and communications between the parties involved to establish a clearer picture of the events that led to the fatal confrontation.
As the probe continues, officials have maintained a focused approach, relying on forensic evidence and witness statements. The local administration is expected to provide further updates once the interrogation of the accused concludes and more substantial evidence is formally processed. For now, the area around the hotel remains a subject of intense police scrutiny as the investigation into the property dispute unfolds.
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