Ahmedabad Tragedy: Congress MP's Nephew, Wife Die in Apparent Accidental Shooting-Suicide
A devastating incident unfolded late Wednesday night at the upscale NRI Tower residence in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of a newlywed couple. The victims have been identified as Yashrajsinh Gohil, nephew of Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil, and his wife Rajeshwari, who had been married for just two months.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
The couple returned to their home around 10:30 PM after attending a social gathering. Security personnel reported they appeared cheerful and proceeded directly to their flat. According to police investigations and statements from Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi, the tragedy began when Yashrajsinh allegedly checked his licensed revolver in their bedroom.
"A bullet accidentally got fired from his licensed revolver and hit his wife Rajeshwari near her neck," Doshi told reporters, describing the initial incident that would set off a chain of devastating events.
Emergency Response and Subsequent Developments
After the initial shooting, Yashrajsinh immediately informed his mother, who was sleeping in another room, about what had happened. He then called the 108 emergency ambulance service to seek medical assistance for his injured wife.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Yashrajsinh's mother told investigators that her son asked her to step away and change clothes during this critical period. Moments later, another gunshot echoed from the bedroom where the couple had been.
When paramedics arrived at the scene, they declared Rajeshwari dead from her gunshot wound. Witnesses reported that Yashrajsinh appeared profoundly shocked and devastated by his wife's death. Tragically, moments after this realization, Yashrajsinh allegedly turned the same revolver on himself in the same bedroom.
Police Investigation and Official Statements
Police officials discovered both victims in the bedroom, with Yashrajsinh found lying in a pool of blood. He was declared dead at the scene by medical professionals. Assistant Commissioner of Police Jayesh Brahmbhatt provided initial insights into the investigation, stating, "Prima facie, it appears to be a case of accidental firing followed by suicide. However, all angles will be probed to determine whether the firing was intentional or accidental."
The police have sent both bodies for forensic post-mortem examinations and ordered comprehensive ballistic tests to establish the exact sequence of events with scientific precision. These investigations aim to clarify whether the initial shooting was truly accidental or if other factors were involved.
Background of the Couple and Their Plans
The young couple had been living with Yashrajsinh's mother in the NRI Tower residence, and according to preliminary investigations, there were no reported instances of marital discord between them. Their relationship appeared stable and happy to those who knew them.
Adding to the tragedy's poignancy, the couple had scheduled an appointment at the passport office for the following day to complete documentation for a planned foreign trip. This detail underscores how unexpected and sudden this tragedy was for the family and community.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Ahmedabad's political and social circles, particularly given Yashrajsinh's connection to prominent Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil. As investigations continue, authorities remain committed to uncovering the complete truth behind this heartbreaking incident that has left a family shattered and a community in mourning.
