A chilling murder-suicide has gripped Ahmedabad after Yashraj Singh Gohil, nephew of Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil, gunned down his wife of two months in their luxury apartment. The incident in Bodakdev-Thaltej’s NRI Tower has sparked widespread shock and grief.
Wednesday night’s horror began with an argument between Yashraj, a Gujarat Maritime Board Class-1 officer, and Rajeshwari around 10:30 PM. In a fit of rage, he discharged his licensed revolver at her, then dialed 108 for help. Doctors confirmed her death when the ambulance arrived. Undeterred, Yashraj moved to another room and shot himself, dying instantly.
Alarms raised by terrified residents brought a swift police response. The building was locked down, with crime branch and DCP leading the operation. Forensic investigators scoured the premises, gathering critical evidence amid heightened security.
Tributes poured in from Congress circles, with spokesperson Manish Doshi lamenting the loss of a talented official who had just started at the Maritime Board while gearing up for UPSC. The family faces unimaginable pain.
Police emphasize that no prior disputes were lodged. Current efforts include grilling relatives and neighbors, scrutinizing forensics, verifying the gun permit, and reviewing call recordings. This multi-faceted inquiry aims to piece together the circumstances that led to this devastating outcome.