Five Killed in Guwahati Hotel Shooting Over Property Dispute; Accused Arrested
· India · Times of India, India Today, NDTV
Five people were killed and one sustained a gunshot injury in a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati, Assam, on Tuesday evening. Four of the deceased were from the same family who owned the hotel, while the fifth victim and the injured person were from their village. Police arrested Ghanakanta Gogoi within an hour of the incident, seizing a licensed .32 bore pistol. Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the hotel owners and Gogoi over a lease agreement, as Gogoi had leased the hotel last year. The injured victim, Satyen Pathak (42), is receiving treatment at Guwahati Medical College Hospital for a shoulder bullet injury.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the severe consequences that property disputes can have, leading to multiple fatalities and impacting a family and community in Guwahati. The swift arrest of the accused ensures immediate action in a serious law and order situation.
Read the original report — Times of India
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