Assam: Indiscriminate firing inside a hotel in Guwahati leaves 5 dead; here’s the reason behind the dispute

Guwahati. At least five people were killed in a shooting incident in the Bora Service area of ​​Guwahati, Assam, on Monday. Several others, including women, are reported to have been injured. According to reports, the firing took place inside a hotel.

Guwahati Police Commissioner Parthasarathi Mahanta stated, “A tragic shooting incident occurred around 9 PM at Hotel Bilas Inn in the Bora Service area of ​​Guwahati. Six people were shot, five of whom have died. One person is currently undergoing treatment, and the accused has been apprehended. The weapon used in the incident has been seized.”

Guwahati Police Commissioner Dr. Parth Sarathi Mahanta explained that the shooting took place at Hotel Bilas Inn, located in the Bora Service area, at approximately 9 PM. Six individuals were struck by gunfire, resulting in five fatalities. One injured person is receiving medical treatment. Following the incident, a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) arrived at the scene. After conducting an investigation, the FSL team and ambulances departed from the location.

Victims include siblings, a son, and a daughter-in-law
The five individuals who lost their lives in the shooting have been identified as Helena Bharali, Bhudev Bharali, Deborshri Bharali, Rinika Bharali, and Narayan Das. Helena Bharali and Bhudev Bharali were siblings. Deborshri Bharali was Bhudev’s son, while Rinika Bharali was his daughter-in-law; thus, four of the deceased belonged to the same family. The fifth victim, Narayan Das, worked for the Bharali family. According to the Police Commissioner, the individual in question also hails from the same village as the family involved. The person injured in the shooting is also a resident of that same village.

Dispute over a hotel lease
Police Commissioner Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta stated that preliminary investigations point to a property dispute concerning a hotel lease. He explained that there was a conflict between the hotel owners and the person who had leased the property. The arrested accused, Ghankanta Gogoi, held the lease for the hotel. The police suspect that this dispute triggered the shooting; however, an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.

Accused arrested within an hour
The Police Commissioner noted that following the shooting, the police took swift action and apprehended the accused, Ghankanta Gogoi, within an hour.

He stated, “This is an unfortunate incident. Five people have died in the shooting. The accused was arrested within an hour of the incident, and the weapon used in the crime has also been seized.”

Mahanta mentioned that the accused is currently being interrogated. A detailed, scientific investigation is being conducted to uncover the full sequence of events. The investigation is in its early stages, and further information will be shared as it becomes available.

Gaurav Gogoi raises questions about law and order
Expressing his grief over the incident in Guwahati, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has raised questions regarding the state of law and order under the Assam government.

On the social media platform X, Gaurav Gogoi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the tragic shooting incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Ulubari, Guwahati, which has reportedly claimed five lives. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families.”

He further added that this incident raises serious concerns regarding public safety and the state of law and order in Guwahati. Targeting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi stated that, in his capacity as both Chief Minister and Home Minister, he should take responsibility and pay greater attention to the rising crime rate. He demanded that the authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, bring the perpetrators to justice, and take concrete steps to prevent such occurrences in the future.

The police are currently investigating the entire matter. This includes questioning the accused, examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and looking into a dispute related to the hotel’s lease agreement.

Guwahati Police Commissioner Parthasarathi Mahanta stated, “A tragic shooting incident took place at Hotel Bilas Inn in the Bora Service area of ​​Guwahati around 9 PM. Six people were shot, five of whom have died. One person is currently undergoing treatment, and the accused has been apprehended. The weapon used in the incident has been seized. Interrogation is underway, and preliminary investigations suggest that the incident stemmed from a property dispute linked to the lease agreement for Hotel Bilas Inn.”