Guwahati, Oct 26: Four people were killed and several others injured after unidentified assailants opened fire at Hotel Bilas, a budget hotel in South Sarania, Ulubari, on Monday evening.
The attackers reportedly targeted six people. One of the injured, a woman, is in an extremely critical condition. Two injured people have reportedly been shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
A video circulating on social media shows a man and a woman lying near the hotel reception counter, with blood stains visible around their bodies.
Guwahati Police reached the spot along with a forensic team and launched an investigation into the incident.
Speaking to the press, Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed that four people had died.
“A very unfortunate incident has transpired here. We have recovered four bodies and post-mortem is yet to be done. Let me assure you, the culprits will be nabbed promptly,” he said.
Police personnel and ambulances remained at the scene as the investigation continued. Further details are awaited as the story develops.