Guwahati: At least four people were shot dead and several others injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at Hotel Bilas Inn in the Bora Service area along GS Road in Guwahati on Monday evening.
The deceased include hotel owner Helena Bharali and her son, Debarshi Kashyap, who were killed in the shooting.
One of the injured persons is reportedly in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll could rise. Two people, including a hotel staff member, sustained injuries in the attack and were rushed to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta confirmed that police had recovered four bodies from the scene.
While the confirmed death toll stood at four, some regional media reports suggested that the number of fatalities could be higher. However, the possibility of an increased death toll had not been officially confirmed.
The incident took place near a Kalyan Jewellers outlet in the Bora Service area, a busy stretch of Guwahati’s GS Road.
According to preliminary reports, the assailants opened fire before fleeing the scene. Their identities and whereabouts remained unknown at the time of reporting.
Police personnel from multiple stations rushed to the spot following reports of gunfire. Security was stepped up in the area as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The identities of the deceased, the precise sequence of events leading to the attack and the motive behind the firing were yet to be established.
Police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the attackers. Further details are awaited.
Guwahati Police have detained one person from the Paltanbazar area in connection with the shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn.