Guwahati Firing Horror: Gaurav Gogoi Slams CM, Demands Probe After 5 Killed
Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi slams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over a firing incident in Guwahati that left five dead. Read more.
A wave of shock and grief has gripped Assam following a brutal firing incident near Hotel Bilas Inn in the Ulubari area of Guwahati, which reportedly left five people dead. The tragedy has sparked a political firestorm, with Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi expressing deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the city.
Gaurav Gogoi Demands Accountability
Taking to the social media platform X, Gaurav Gogoi expressed his profound sadness over the loss of lives and extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. The Congress leader did not hold back in his criticism of the state administration, directly targeting the Chief Minister.
Gogoi asserted that since Himanta Biswa Sarma holds the portfolios of both Chief Minister and Home Minister, he must take full responsibility for the rising crime rates in the state. He emphasized that the incident raises critical questions about public safety in Guwahati.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic firing incident in Ulubari Hotel Bilas Inn, Guwahati, in which five people have reportedly lost their lives... As Chief Minister and Home Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma must take responsibility and pay more attention to rising crime," Gogoi wrote.
The Congress leader has urged the authorities to launch a thorough enquiry to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice and that concrete steps are taken to prevent such horrific tragedies from happening again.
Property Dispute Suspected in Bloodbath
As the city reels from the violence, the Guwahati Police have moved swiftly to make an arrest. Guwahati Police Commissioner Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed that a man identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi has been taken into custody.
According to the Police Commissioner, preliminary investigations suggest that the motive behind the killings was a property dispute. The conflict reportedly centered around a lease agreement related to the Hotel Bilas Inn.
Medical Details and Scene Investigation
The aftermath of the shooting saw a flurry of activity, with ambulances and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team rushing to the spot to collect evidence and transport the victims.
Prof. (Dr) Babul Kumar Bezbaruah, the Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent (in-charge) of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), stated that the hospital was notified of the incident between 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm.
Medical officials identified one of the deceased as 48-year-old Narayan Das. Dr. Bezbaruah noted that Das had sustained an injury to his lip and that a bullet had entered his body without an exit wound, confirming the fatal nature of the attack.
While one arrest has been made, police investigations continue to uncover the full sequence of events that led to the massacre in the heart of the city.