Guwahati, Oct. 27 -- Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday expressed concern over the firing incident near Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati's Ulubari area, in which five people were killed, and urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take measures to prevent such incidents.

In a post on X, Gogoi expressed condolences to the bereaved families and raised concerns over public safety and the law and order situation in Guwahati.

He said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma must take responsibility and pay greater attention to rising crime.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic firing incident in Ulubari Hotel Bilas Inn, Guwahati, in which five people have reportedly lost their lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bere...