Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Surat Forest Officer Critically Injured in Shooting; Estranged Husband Suspected
A woman named Sonal, who is a forest officer, was driving her young son to school.
Her car ended up hitting a tree, and she was found hurt.
Doctors discovered she had been shot in the head.
Her family believes her ex-husband, who is a police officer, hurt her because they had a difficult marriage with past arguments and problems.
The police are looking for the ex-husband, but he is currently missing.
The little boy was in the car with his mother when this happened and might be the only one who saw what happened.
Doctors are trying to help Sonal, but she is still very sick.
Forest Officer Sonal Solanki is in critical condition after being shot in the forehead.
Her 4-year-old son, who was in the car with her, may be the sole witness to the assailant.
Her brother has filed a complaint accusing her estranged husband, RTO Inspector Nikunj Goswami, of attempted murder.
Goswami is currently absconding, having taken leave and claimed to be traveling out of state.
This incident follows a recent complaint by Solanki about a GPS tracker found in her car, which she suspected was placed by her husband.
- Who
- Sonal Solanki (Surat Range Forest Officer) and her 4-year-old son; estranged husband Nikunj Goswami (RTO Inspector) is the suspect.
- What
- Sonal Solanki was found critically injured with a gunshot wound to the forehead after her car hit a tree; her estranged husband is accused of attempted murder.
- When
- Thursday morning, as she was driving her son to school.
- Where
- Kamrej, Surat district, India, on the Jokha to Vav road.
- Why
- Allegedly due to a history of domestic disputes, stalking, and a recent GPS tracker discovery, leading to an attempted murder complaint by the victim's brother against the estranged husband.
Police Complaint
Accused's Actions
Nature of Injury
Police Complaint
Sonal Solanki was allegedly shot in the forehead as she was driving her son to school.
Accused's Actions
The incident was initially reported as a car accident, with the vehicle hitting a tree. The bullet was discovered later during surgery.
Husband's Involvement
Police Complaint
Sonal's brother registered a complaint accusing her estranged husband, Nikunj Goswami, of attempted murder, citing a history of domestic violence and stalking.
Accused's Actions
Nikunj Goswami is absconding and took a leave of absence, claiming to be traveling out of state. His licensed revolver was submitted to police two months prior.
GPS Tracker Incident
Police Complaint
Sonal found a GPS tracker in her car and filed a complaint suspecting her husband and his family, leading to an attempted murder charge.
Accused's Actions
The articles mention the GPS tracker discovery but do not provide further details on Goswami's or his family's direct response to this specific accusation.
- Victim
- Sonal Solanki, 34, Surat Range Forest Officer (RFO)
- Suspect
- Nikunj Goswami, estranged husband, RTO Inspector
- Incident Date
- Thursday
- Injury Location
- Forehead, above right eye and ear
- Victim's Condition
- Critical, on ventilator support
- Key Witness
- Victim's 4-year-old son
- Vehicle Involved
- Honda Amaze (owned by couple)