Nagaland MP calls for verification of gun licence claims

Nagaland MP S Supongmeren Jamir has stated that allegations regarding a firearm licence used in a fatal Guwahati shooting must be authenticated before the Nagaland government is held responsible. This follows claims by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that the licence held by the accused, Ghanakanta Gogoi, was issued by Nagaland rather than Assam.

The shooting occurred on October 26 at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati, resulting in five deaths and one injury. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute between the hotel owners and the leaseholder regarding property management.

Jamir noted that because the matter involves two state governments, it should be addressed through official government machinery. The Assam Police has established a Special Investigation Team to investigate the incident.