Five people were killed in a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday night, following what police suspect was a dispute related to the hotel’s lease agreement. The incident took place on GS Road and reportedly involved the hotel’s owner and members of the owner’s family. Another person sustained a gunshot injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
According to police, the accused has been identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi, who had taken the hotel on lease approximately a year ago. Preliminary findings indicate that a dispute over the lease and the property had developed between the accused and the hotel owner’s family. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting and have not yet established every detail of the incident.
The accused was reportedly arrested in the Palton Bazaar area within about an hour of the shooting. Police seized a licensed .32-bore pistol from him, which investigators suspect may have been used in the incident. The weapon is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Shooting Reported at Hotel Bilas Inn on GS Road
The shooting took place at around 9 pm on Monday at Hotel Bilas Inn, located on GS Road opposite Bora Service in Guwahati. The location is reported to be approximately two kilometres from the Assam Police Headquarters.
According to the preliminary account provided by police, a dispute concerning the hotel’s lease agreement escalated into a shooting. Five people lost their lives in the incident, while another man was injured. The shooting triggered concern in the surrounding area, prompting police to begin an investigation at the scene.
Investigators are examining the circumstances leading up to the incident, including the nature of the dispute and the sequence of events before the shots were fired. Forensic and scientific teams have been deployed to collect and examine evidence.
Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta said the initial investigation pointed towards a property dispute connected to the hotel’s lease agreement. Officials are continuing to examine the evidence before reaching a final conclusion about the precise circumstances of the shooting.
Lease Dispute Suspected as Motive
Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta said the accused, Ghanakanta Gogoi, had taken the hotel on lease around a year ago. Preliminary findings suggest that disagreements concerning the lease and the property had developed between Gogoi and the hotel owner’s family.
Police are investigating how the dispute began and whether there were any developments immediately before the shooting. Investigators are also working to establish the sequence of events that led to the deaths.
While the lease-related property dispute is being treated as the suspected motive at this stage, the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Authorities are examining statements and physical evidence to determine what happened at the hotel before and during the shooting.
The police commissioner said investigators were looking into every aspect of the case to establish the facts. Further findings from the investigation are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident
Four Members of the Hotel Owner’s Family Among the Dead
According to the police commissioner, four of the five deceased belonged to the same family. The fifth victim was reportedly from their village and was associated with the care of the property.
The deceased reportedly include the hotel’s co-owner, her son, her daughter-in-law, her brother and a property caretaker. Three of the victims have been identified as Helena Bharali, Deborshi Kashyap and Narayan Das, while the identification of the remaining victims was being established according to the available information.
The deaths of several members of the same family have made the incident particularly serious. Police are verifying the identities of the victims and examining the circumstances in which each person was shot.
Investigators are also seeking to establish the roles of the people present at the hotel when the shooting occurred. Details concerning the victims and the sequence of events remain part of the ongoing inquiry.
Accused Arrested Within Approximately One Hour
Police said Gogoi was arrested in the Palton Bazaar area within approximately an hour of the shooting. A licensed .32-bore pistol was seized from him.
Investigators suspect that the pistol may have been used in the incident. However, forensic examination and other evidence will be important in establishing whether the seized weapon was used in the shooting.
The police are examining the circumstances in which the weapon was used and are gathering evidence to reconstruct the incident. The investigation is also expected to establish the events immediately before the shooting and the possible connection between the dispute and the attack.
The arrest has allowed investigators to proceed with further questioning and evidence collection. Police are continuing their inquiry to establish the full sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the deaths.
Injured Man Undergoing Treatment, Condition Stable
A 42-year-old man identified as Satyen Pathak sustained a bullet injury to his shoulder during the shooting. He was taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
A senior doctor reportedly said that his condition was stable. His treatment is continuing at the hospital.
The incident left five people dead and one person injured, according to the available information. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events that led to the injury.
Further details concerning the incident may emerge as the police continue questioning and evidence collection. The medical condition of the injured man and the findings from the investigation remain important aspects of the case.
Forensic Teams Collect Evidence at the Scene
Police and forensic teams are examining the hotel premises to gather evidence. Scientific investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances in which the shooting occurred.
Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta said investigators were examining every aspect of the case. He indicated that the preliminary investigation pointed to a property dispute related to the hotel’s lease agreement.
Forensic evidence, statements from relevant individuals and examination of the seized weapon may help investigators reconstruct the incident. Authorities are also looking into the events leading up to the shooting to establish the exact circumstances.
Police have said that further investigation will clarify the details of the case. Until the evidence has been fully examined, the precise sequence of events and the complete motive remain subject to investigation.
Investigation Continues Into the Fatal Shooting
The shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn has resulted in five deaths and one injury. Police suspect that a dispute over the hotel’s lease agreement led to the incident, although the full circumstances are still being investigated.
The accused, Ghanakanta Gogoi, was arrested in the Palton Bazaar area within about an hour, and a licensed .32-bore pistol was seized. The injured man is receiving treatment, and his condition has been reported as stable.
Police and forensic teams continue to examine evidence from the scene. The investigation is focused on establishing how the dispute escalated, the sequence of events during the shooting and the role of the weapon recovered by police. Further findings are expected to provide a clearer account of the incident.
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