Ghanakanta Gogoi dies in police encounter after killing five in Guwahati
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
Ghanakanta Gogoi, accused of killing five people in Guwahati's Hotel Bilas shooting on October 26, died in a police encounter in Sivasagar district on November 4, 2026. Police stated he attempted to snatch a sub-inspector's service pistol while being transported for a bathroom break at Phulpanichiga. Two to three rounds were fired during the struggle, with two bullets striking a police vehicle. He was taken to hospital but was declared dead, and the incident occurred a week after his seven-day police custody ended.
Why it matters
The death of a key accused in a high-profile Guwahati murder case concludes the investigation timeline but raises questions about justice delivery for the victims' families.
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