Investigators handling the deadly shooting in Guwahati escorted the primary suspect, Ghanakanta Gogoi, back to the crime scene on the morning of November 2. The exercise at Hotel Bilas Inn on GS Road was organized to reenact the incident, allowing officials to cross-verify physical findings with witness statements and the timeline of the attack.
Five Fatalities and One Wounded in Night Assault
The violent encounter unfolded around 9 pm on October 26 in the vicinity of Bora Service along the busy arterial corridor. Five individuals sustained fatal injuries during the gunfire, while a driver identified as Satyendra Pathak was wounded and shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for critical medical care. The deceased were identified as Helena Bharali, her son Debarshi Ishan Kashyap, daughter-in-law Rinika, Helena's brother Bhudev Bharali, and Narayan Das, who worked as Bhudev's caretaker.
Dispute Centered on Lease Terms and Unpaid Dues
Law enforcement personnel apprehended Gogoi less than sixty minutes after the gunfire erupted, recovering a.32-calibre handgun believed to be the weapon used in the assault. Initial inquiries indicated that severe friction had been brewing over the lease extension of Hotel Bilas Inn, compounded by unsettled rental obligations and pending power bills.
Late-Night Interrogation of Suspect's Wife
As part of the widening investigation, officers summoned Gogoi's wife to the Paltan Bazar Police Station on November 1, questioning her until midnight. She disclosed that her husband placed a telephone call to her shortly after the shooting took place. During that call, he stated that immense pressure was being mounted on him by multiple individuals and cautioned her to stay extremely watchful alongside their daughter.
Reconstruction to Clarify Motive and Sequence
Authorities continue to examine the exact triggers and underlying motives behind the sudden escalation of the dispute. By walking through the sequence inside the property, detectives intend to establish the positioning of victims, clarify ballistic paths, and corroborate documentary evidence gathered across the past week.
