Guwahati, Oct. 27 -- Following a late-night shooting near Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati's Ulubari area that claimed five lives, Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the BJP, alleging that rising lawlessness and violence in the North East are linked to the ruling party's leadership and political appointments in the region.

Calling the incident "absolutely shocking and very disturbing," Gogoi expressed concern over public safety and held the political atmosphere created by the ruling dispensation responsible.

Speaking to ANI, Gogoi asserted that the escalation of violence in Assam and neighbouring states stems from the BJP placing questionable individuals into key leadership positions.

"We can see that over the past few ye...