Five Dead Due To Hotel Lease Dispute In A Shootout In Guwahati | Assam

A violent shootout at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati’s Bora Service area on 26-27 October 2026 left five people dead and one injured. The clash erupted during discussions over a disputed hotel lease, with both sides reportedly opening fire while talks were underway.  Police and hospital officials confirmed the casualties, with Guwahati Police Commissioner Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta and GMCH Principal Prof. (Dr) Babul Kumar Bezbaruah providing updates on the incident and the injured. Investigations into the lease-related dispute and the sequence of firing are ongoing.