Guwahati, Nov. 4 -- Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the October 26 Guwahati hotel shooting that claimed five lives, was killed in a police encounter in Sivasagar district early Wednesday morning.

According to police, the incident occurred when Gogoi was being transported from Guwahati to Sivasagar in connection with a separate case. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Papori Chetia said the accused allegedly attempted to snatch the service pistol of Sub-Inspector Debashish Sharma, the investigating officer accompanying the police team.

The incident reportedly occurred at Phulpanichiga in Sivasagar district after Gogoi asked permission to step out of the police vehicle to relieve himself. Police alleged that he attempted to seiz...