Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Surat RTO Inspector Arrested for Wife's Murder
A man named Nikunj Goswami, who works at the Regional Transport Office, is accused of helping his friend Ishwar Goswami shoot his wife, Sonal Solanki.
Sonal was a forest officer.
The shooting happened on November 6, 2025, while she was in her car with her four-year-old son.
She died from her injuries on December 23, 2025.
The police say Nikunj trained Ishwar to use a gun to kill Sonal.
Both men have been arrested, and the police want to add more charges related to using illegal weapons.
RTO Inspector Nikunj Goswami and his aide Ishwar Goswami were arrested for the murder of Sonal Solanki, a Range Forest Officer.
Sonal Solanki was shot in her car on November 6, 2025, while traveling with her four-year-old son and died on December 23, 2025.
Police allege Nikunj Goswami trained Ishwar Goswami in firing to execute the murder.
The Surat police have filed an application in court to add various sections of the Arms Act to the complaint.
The incident occurred in Surat, Gujarat, India.
- Who
- Nikunj Goswami (RTO Inspector) and Ishwar Goswami (alleged shooter)
- What
- Murder of Sonal Solanki (Range Forest Officer)
- When
- Incident on November 6, 2025; victim died on December 23, 2025
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Why
- Police allege Nikunj Goswami trained Ishwar Goswami to kill his estranged wife
- Victim
- Sonal Solanki (34, Range Forest Officer)
- Suspects
- Nikunj Goswami (RTO Inspector) and Ishwar Goswami (alleged shooter)
- Incident Date
- November 6, 2025
- Victim's Death Date
- December 23, 2025
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Legal Action
- Arrests made, Arms Act sections sought