Sibsagar: Ghanakanta Gogoi, accused of shooting dead five people in Guwahati, died after a police firing incident in Sivasagar district on Wednesday.
According to reports, Sivasagar Police were taking Gogoi from Guwahati Central Jail to Sivasagar Police Station in connection with another case when the incident took place at Phulpanichiga.
During the journey, Gogoi allegedly snatched the pistol of police Sub-Inspector Debashish Sharma and opened fire in an attempt to escape.
The police officer sustained injuries in the firing, while two bullets also hit the police vehicle.
In retaliation, the police team opened fire, leaving Gogoi critically injured.
He died on the way to the hospital while being taken for medical treatment.
Further details about the incident are awaited.
