Guwahati Hotel Firing: Five Killed, One Injured; Accused Arrested

Five people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting at a hotel in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday night following a dispute between the hotel owner and the contractor who had taken the hotel on lease. Police said the hotel lessee opened fire and was arrested within an hour of the incident.

The incident took place at around 9 pm at Hotel Bilas Inn, located opposite Bora Service on GS Road. The hotel is approximately two kilometres from the Assam Police headquarters.

Six People Shot, Five Die

Guwahati Police Commissioner Parthasarathi Mahanta said six people sustained gunshot wounds in the firing. Five of them succumbed to their injuries, while the sixth victim is undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Police recovered the licensed .32-bore pistol allegedly used in the shooting. The accused is being questioned, and the preliminary investigation has pointed to a property dispute related to the hotel's lease agreement.

All Five Victims Were Associated with the Hotel Owner

The police commissioner said all five people killed in the incident were associated with the hotel owner. He stated that the contractor opened fire and killed them.

According to police, the accused was taken into custody and is being interrogated. Further details about the incident and the background of the dispute are being investigated.

Videos Show Bodies Near Reception and on the Road

Videos that emerged after the incident reportedly show bodies near the hotel's reception area and on the road.

The accused allegedly fled after opening fire but was subsequently apprehended by the police. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.