A property dispute turned deadly in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday night, October 26, when a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn left five people shot dead and one person injured. The incident took place in the Bora Service area, triggering a police investigation.
Four of the deceased reportedly belonged to the same family, including the hotel owner’s wife and son. The incident has raised serious questions about how a dispute over a business agreement escalated into a shooting.
Lease Agreement Dispute Suspected
According to police, the accused, identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi, had taken the hotel on lease last year. He was reportedly involved in a dispute with the hotel owner’s family over the terms of the lease agreement.
The disagreement allegedly continued for some time before turning violent on Monday night. Preliminary investigations suggest that the dispute over the hotel lease may have been the motive behind the shooting.
Accused Opened Fire With Licensed Pistol
Police said the accused allegedly opened fire on six people using his licensed pistol as the dispute escalated. Five people were shot dead, while one person sustained injuries and required medical assistance.
Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed that the accused was arrested within an hour of the firing. Police also seized the .32-bore pistol allegedly used in the incident.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the shooting, police reached the scene and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officials are examining the suspected lease dispute and other details to establish the sequence of events.
The identities and roles of those involved, along with the exact circumstances that led to the firing, remain part of the investigation. Further action will depend on the evidence collected by the police.
The case has drawn attention to a business dispute that allegedly escalated into a fatal act of violence, leaving five people dead and another injured.