Four killed and several injured in gunfire near Guwahati hotel
Four people were shot dead and several others wounded near Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati on Monday night, police said.
A shooting took place Monday night at approximately 10 pm in a lane adjacent to Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati’s Bora Service area, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries, according to police. The victims include a woman and three others, with some of the wounded identified as hotel employees; all injured sustained bullet wounds. Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta reported that four bodies have been dispatched for post-mortem examination and warned that additional bodies could be found.
The incident unfolded near a Kalyan Jewellers store, and initial reports suggested five people were shot, though the exact number of casualties is still being clarified. Authorities have launched an investigation, but the motive behind the attack has not yet been determined. The identities of the deceased have not been released.
Why it matters
The attack raises concerns about public safety and gun violence in a major Indian city.
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