Five Killed in Guwahati Hotel Shooting; Police Form SIT to Investigate Case

Five People Killed in Guwahati Hotel Shooting, Police Launch SIT Probe Five people were killed and another person was injured in a shooting incident near Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati's Bora Service area on October 26, 2026. According to The Indian Express, preliminary police investigations indicate that the incident was linked to a dispute between the hotel owners and the person who had leased the property. The accused, identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi, was arrested within an hour of the incident, according to police. Investigators said a meeting had been scheduled on October 26 to discuss disagreements relating to the hotel lease. Assam Police subsequently constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a detailed investigation. The team will examine witness statements, forensic evidence and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Four of the five deceased belonged to the hotel owner's family. One other person was injured and received medical treatment. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are examining the circumstances that led to the incident. Source: The Indian Express — Read full original report