Guwahati: Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the October 26 shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati’s Ulubari area, was taken to the hotel on Monday morning for crime scene recreation as part of the ongoing investigation.
The shooting occurred at around 9 pm near Bora Service on GS Road, leaving five people dead and one injured.
The deceased were identified as Helena Bharali, her son Debarshi Ishan Kashyap, his wife Rinika, Helena’s brother Bhudev Bharali and Narayan Das, who was reportedly Bhudev’s caretaker. Satyendra Pathak, the driver, sustained injuries and was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
Gogoi was arrested within an hour of the shooting. Police also seized a .32-calibre pistol allegedly used in the incident.
The preliminary investigation focused on a dispute over the renewal of Hotel Bilas Inn’s lease, including allegations of unpaid rent and outstanding electricity bills.
Meanwhile, police questioned Gogoi’s wife at Paltan Bazar Police Station until midnight on November 1. Following the questioning, she reportedly made several claims about her conversations with her husband after the shooting.
According to her account, Gogoi contacted her shortly after the incident. She further claimed that he told her several people had been pressuring him and advised her to remain cautious along with their daughter.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances and motive behind the shooting. The crime scene recreation is expected to help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events and verify the evidence gathered during the probe.