Bhavnagar Bus Stand Murder: Man Gets Life Term for Killing Woman Over Affair Suspicion

A court in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman at a busy bus station. The court delivered its verdict within two months of the crime, making it one of the fastest murder trials in the district. The accused, Faisal Lakhani, was convicted of killing Kajal Baraiya, who had reportedly lived with him for the last eight years. Principal Sessions Judge Rizwana Bukhari announced the sentence on Thursday, November 5.

The incident took place on September 3 at the main entrance of the Bhavnagar State Transport (ST) bus station. Kajal suffered serious injuries after Lakhani attacked her in public. She was taken to a hospital but died the following day. After her death, Nilambag police registered a murder case and started an investigation.

• Date of Murder: September 3, 2026, at Bhavnagar ST bus station.
• Court Verdict: The accused was sentenced to life imprisonment within two months of the murder.

What Led to the Murder at Bhavnagar Bus Station?

According to the prosecution, Lakhani suspected that Kajal was having an affair with another man known to him. On September 3, he reportedly found Kajal sitting with the man, identified as Ravi alias Boda Rajendra Gohel, at the bus station. He became angry and attacked both of them. Police said the incident was also captured on CCTV cameras installed at the bus station.

During the attack, Lakhani allegedly kicked and punched Kajal several times. He also pulled her by the hair and smashed her head against a wall and the tiled floor. She suffered serious injuries to her head, neck and other parts of her body. Despite receiving medical treatment, she died on September 4.

Police Investigation and Swift Court Trial

The police filed a chargesheet against Lakhani on October 4, exactly one month after the incident. The prosecution presented 14 witnesses and nearly 50 pieces of documentary evidence before the court. After examining the evidence, the court found Lakhani guilty of murder. He was sentenced to remain in prison for the rest of his natural life.

The prosecution also told the court that Lakhani had allegedly arranged the kidnapping of an important eyewitness to stop him from giving evidence. The witness was reportedly held captive for three days before police rescued him and brought him to court. Police also registered a separate case in connection with the kidnapping.

The murder triggered widespread public anger in Bhavnagar. Following the incident, police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. During the crime scene reconstruction, police personnel also beat Lakhani at the bus station. A video of the incident went viral on social media and attracted public attention as per reports. The court's decision to award life imprisonment within two months of the murder brought the trial to a quick conclusion.