Guwahati shootout survivor stable, post-mortem exams of five victims underway

A shootout at a hotel in Guwahati resulted in five deaths, with one survivor currently in stable condition. The suspect, identified as the property's leaseholder, has been apprehended by local police.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a violent escalation in a property dispute, drawing attention to local law enforcement response times and public safety.
Guwahati shootout survivor stable, post-mortem exams of five victims underway Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Superintendent Devajit Choudhury said the bullet had passed through Mr. Pathak’s right hand without damaging any vital organs GUWAHATI The lone survivor of the shootout at a hotel in Guwahati was in stable condition, an official said on Tuesday (October 27, 2026). Satyen Pathak was among six people who were shot at Hotel Bilas Inn on Monday (October 26, 2026) night in a dispute between the owner of the property and its leaseholder. Mr. Pathak is the lone survivor of the attack, while the rest died, according to police. Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Superintendent Devajit Choudhury said the bullet had passed through Mr.
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