Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Gujarat Officer Shoots Wife, Dies By Suicide
A man named Yashrajsinh Gohil, who worked for the Gujarat Maritime Board, had a big fight with his wife, Rajeshwari, at their home in Ahmedabad.
During the fight, he shot her with his gun.
He then called for help, but she died.
After the helpers left, he shot himself and died too.
They had been married for only two months.
The police are trying to find out more about what happened.
Some people think it was an accident, while others think it might have been something worse.
Yashrajsinh was also preparing for important exams and was described as a happy and enthusiastic person.
Yashrajsinh Gohil shot his wife Rajeshwari during an argument at their home in Ahmedabad.
Rajeshwari was declared dead on arrival by the attending doctor after Yashrajsinh called emergency services.
Yashrajsinh died by suicide using the same firearm after the emergency team left.
The couple had been married for only two months and were due to travel abroad for a holiday.
Police are investigating the incident, including verifying the firearm license and call records.
- Who
- Yashrajsinh Gohil and Rajeshwari Gohil
- What
- Yashrajsinh shot his wife and then died by suicide
- When
- Between 11:30 pm and 12 am on Wednesday night
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- The reason for the argument is not specified
Accidental Discharge
Domestic Violence
Nature of Incident
Accidental Discharge
The gunshot was accidental, as Yashrajsinh had a habit of brandishing his revolver and it went off accidentally.
Domestic Violence
The incident suggests a possible domestic violence scenario, given the timing and the nature of the argument.
- Victims
- Yashrajsinh Gohil and Rajeshwari Gohil
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Marriage Duration
- 2 months
- Weapon Used
- Licensed revolver
- Emergency Service
- 108
- Post-Mortem
- Both bodies sent for post-mortem
- Investigation
- Police verifying firearm license and call records
- Time of Incident
- Between 11:30 pm and 12 am on Wednesday night
- Occupation
- Yashrajsinh was an officer at the Gujarat Maritime Board
- Relative
- Nephew of Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil
Sources
Gujarat Maritime Board Officer Shoots Wife, Then Dies By Suicide
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil's Newly-Married Nephew Kills Wife In Fit Of Rage, Then Commits Suicide In Gujarat
Cong MP’s nephew shoots wife, self, probe on: Gujarat Police
