Guwahati Hotel Firing Case: Forensic team arrives at Hotel Bilas inn to collect crucial evidence

Oct 27, 2026

forensic team has arrived at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati, Assam, where a deadly firing incident claimed five lives and left one person injured. The team is expected to examine the crime scene and collect evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. According to Guwahati Police Commissioner Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, the accused, identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi, was apprehended within an hour of the incident, and the weapon used in the firing was seized. Preliminary investigations suggest that the incident may have stemmed from a dispute over the hotel's lease agreement. Police are conducting a scientific and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.