Guwahati, Oct 26: The death toll in the shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati’s Bora Service area along GS Road has risen to six, with police arresting two suspects in connection with the incident.
Hotel owner Helena Bharali, her son Debarshi Kashyap and her driver were among those killed in the shootout. Narayan Das, another victim, succumbed to his injuries at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible family dispute over property ownership as a motive.
According to initial reports, four people arrived at the hotel before the firing took place. Seven rounds were reportedly fired during the incident. The sequence of events and the identities and roles of those involved are being investigated.
Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed the deaths and said an investigation had been launched.
“A big incident has taken place here. We have found four bodies and the bodies are to be sent for post-mortem. We have started investigation,” Mahanta said
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