Ahmedabad officer suicide case shocks Gujarat as a newly-married Class-I officer, Yashrajsinh Gohil, allegedly shot his wife Rajeshwari Gohil before taking his own life at their NRI Tower apartment in Ahmedabad late Wednesday night.
Ahmedabad officer suicide case: What happened
Ahmedabad officer suicide case unfolded after a late-night argument between the couple, married just two months. Police said Yashrajsinh used his licensed revolver, reportedly firing at Rajeshwari and striking her in the neck. He then called 108 emergency services, but she was declared dead at the scene.
Aftermath and investigation
Ahmedabad officer suicide case continued when, after emergency responders left, Yashrajsinh moved to another room and shot himself. Police later found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both bodies were taken to the civil hospital for post-mortem examinations to confirm the sequence of events.
Ahmedabad officer suicide case: Political family connection
Ahmedabad officer suicide case links to politics as Yashrajsinh was the nephew of former Gujarat Congress president and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil. Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi expressed deep grief, describing the family as “devastated” and Yashrajsinh as a “happy-go-lucky” person preparing for UPSC exams. Doshi mentioned a possible accidental misfire, though police have not confirmed this.
Ongoing police probe
It remains under active investigation. Authorities are verifying the firearm licence, reviewing emergency call records, and probing any domestic disputes. No suicide note has been recovered so far. Forensic and post-mortem results are awaited for clarity.
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