A day after MP’s nephew claimed his gun misfired, forensic reports have ruled out an ‘accidental firing’; investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident
Yashrajsinh Gohil was the nephew of Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil. Pic/X@Raghuvirsinh54
Police on Friday reclassified the deaths of Rajeshwariba Jadeja and her husband Yashrajsinh Gohil as a case of murder followed by suicide, a day after the incident at their NRI Tower residence was initially reported as an accidental firearm discharge.
Gohil, a Class-1 officer with the Gujarat Maritime Board and nephew of Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil, had claimed his licensed revolver went off accidentally while being handled. Based on this statement, the police had initially registered a case of accidental death.
However, forensic and ballistic reports received on Friday ruled out the possibility of an accidental firing. Officials said modern licensed revolvers are fitted with safety mechanisms that prevent discharge unless the trigger is deliberately pulled. The trajectory of the bullet and the nature of the wound also indicated a deliberate shot fired at the back of Jadeja’s head.
Investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident. After shooting his wife, Gohil called the 108 emergency service and continued to claim the gun had misfired. He waited for medical personnel to arrive, and after doctors declared Jadeja dead, he walked into another room and shot himself in the presence of paramedics and his mother.
Police have now registered a murder case against Gohil. While the accused is no longer alive to face trial, officials said the legal reclassification was necessary to reflect the true nature of Jadeja’s death.
The tragedy is underscored by the couple’s personal history. Both had been married previously and had remarried each other only two months ago. Neighbours told police they had not noticed any serious disputes. Police are recording statements from family members and others and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
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