Guwahati: Five people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting incident in the Ulubari area of Guwahati, Assam, around 9 pm near Hotel Bilas Inn. Police arrested the prime suspect, Ghanakanta Gogoi, within an hour of the incident.
The deceased include hotel owner Helena Barali, her son Debarshi Kashyap, and Narayan Das. According to reports, four of the five victims belonged to the same family.
Police are investigating whether a dispute over the hotel’s lease agreement, a property-related disagreement or personal enmity led to the shooting. Investigators are also examining the possibility of an altercation between the hotel owners and the lessee.
The weapon allegedly used in the incident has been seized by police. The injured person, Satyendra Pathak, is receiving treatment at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Hospital authorities have reportedly stated that his condition is stable.
