Ghanakanta Gogoi was accused of shooting five people dead at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati.
Guwahati Hotel Shoot Out Accused Dies In Encounter While Trying To Escape
In short
Ghanakanta Gogoi died during an encounter while actively attempting to escape from official custody. He had been identified as the prime suspect in a major violent crime in Guwahati. Specifically, Gogoi was implicated in a fatal shooting at the Hotel Bilas Inn that resulted in the deaths of five people.
Key points
- The primary suspect in a five-person mass shooting is now dead.: The primary suspect in a five-person mass shooting is now dead.
- Authorities engaged the suspect after an attempt was made to flee custody.: Authorities engaged the suspect after an attempt was made to flee custody.
- The underlying investigation stems from a deadly assault at Hotel Bilas Inn.: The underlying investigation stems from a deadly assault at Hotel Bilas Inn.