Police took Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the October 26 shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Ulubari, to the hotel on Monday morning to recreate the crime scene as part of the ongoing investigation.
The shooting occurred 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, reportedly Bhudev’s caretaker. Driver Satyendra Pathak sustained injuries and was taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
Police arrested Gogoi within an hour of the incident and seized a .32-calibre pistol allegedly used in the shooting. The preliminary investigation focused on a dispute over the renewal of Hotel Bilas Inn’s lease, including alleged unpaid rent and electricity bills.
In a related development, police questioned Gogoi’s wife at Paltan Bazar Police Station until midnight on November 1. Following the questioning, she reportedly made several claims about conversations with her husband after the shooting.
According to her account, Gogoi called her shortly after the incident and told her that several people had been pressuring him. He also allegedly cautioned her to remain vigilant along with their daughter.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances and motive behind the shooting. The crime scene recreation is expected to help establish the sequence of events and verify evidence gathered during the investigation.
