Man accused of killing 5 in Guwahati hotel shot dead in encounter: Police
What the coverage says
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the primary suspect in a five-person homicide at a Guwahati hotel, was killed by police while in custody. According to Hindustan Times, Times of India, and NDTV, the shooting happened during an escape attempt as officers transported him to Sivasagar, with Times of India adding that he grabbed an officer's weapon and fired. The Hindu reported that the transport was connected to a 2024 bank fraud case, while NDTV noted he died after his remand in the hotel firing case had ended. Earlier coverage from The Hindu outlined an earlier arrest and an SIT probe, noting police statements that a lease dispute regarding the hotel preceded the killings.
Written by HeadlineShine from 4 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- Hindustan Times first reported it
- Times of India reported it
- The Hindu reported it
- NDTV reported it
- Latest update
