Congress MP's Nephew Kills Wife, Then Self; Police Rule Out Accidental Firing

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News18•25-01-2026, 09:09
Congress MP's Nephew Kills Wife, Then Self; Police Rule Out Accidental Firing
- •Yashkumarsinh Gohil, nephew of Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil, allegedly shot his wife Rajeshwari and then himself in Ahmedabad.
- •Police initially considered it an accidental firing but new evidence and FIR rule out this possibility, indicating intentional acts.
- •The incident occurred at their home in Ahmedabad's Bodakdev area on Wednesday night; the couple had recently married.
- •Investigation by Vastrapur police station is underway to determine the motive behind the murder-suicide.
- •Yashkumarsinh, an officer with the Gujarat Maritime Board, used his licensed revolver; the angle of injury and trigger force suggest intentionality.
Why It Matters: Police confirm Congress MP's nephew intentionally killed his wife before committing suicide, ruling out accidental firing.
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