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Five killed in Assam hotel shooting over property dispute
Police in Guwahati say a dispute between a hotel owner and leaseholder over property rights escalated into violence, leaving five people dead. Authorities have identified the leaseholder as the shooter in the incident.
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Five people associated with a hotel in Guwahati were killed in a shooting incident that police have linked to a property dispute between the establishment's owner and leaseholder. Guwahati Police Commissioner confirmed that all the deceased had connections to the hotel owner, while the leaseholder was responsible for opening fire during the confrontation. The incident highlights the escalation of tensions between the two parties over control and rights to the property. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the shooting and the exact sequence of events that transpired at the hotel. Further details regarding arrests and charges are expected as the police investigation progresses.