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Five dead in Guwahati firing, MP Gaurav Gogoi condemns Assam govt over safety
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM
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A firing in Guwahati left five people dead, prompting MP Gaurav Gogoi to accuse the Assam government of neglecting public safety.
A gun‑fire incident in Guwahati, Assam, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, according to local reports. The shooting took place in a densely populated area of the city, prompting immediate emergency response and a police investigation.
The victims, whose identities have not been released, were among civilians present at the scene when the shots were fired. Authorities have begun gathering forensic evidence and questioning witnesses to determine the motive and the persons responsible.
In the aftermath, Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi publicly criticised the state administration, saying the incident highlights serious lapses in public safety measures. Gogoi urged the Assam government to take swift action, strengthen security protocols, and ensure accountability for any negligence that may have contributed to the tragedy.
The state government has yet to issue a detailed statement, but officials indicated that a thorough probe is underway and that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The victims, whose identities have not been released, were among civilians present at the scene when the shots were fired. Authorities have begun gathering forensic evidence and questioning witnesses to determine the motive and the persons responsible.
In the aftermath, Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi publicly criticised the state administration, saying the incident highlights serious lapses in public safety measures. Gogoi urged the Assam government to take swift action, strengthen security protocols, and ensure accountability for any negligence that may have contributed to the tragedy.
The state government has yet to issue a detailed statement, but officials indicated that a thorough probe is underway and that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.