LONDON — Hendon Magistrates' Court on Monday arraigned 31-year-old Rajat Jaswel on charges of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, following the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Navneet Kaur inside a residential property in west London.
Police arrested Jaswel shortly after officers discovered Kaur with fatal gunshot injuries during a mid-week welfare check. The victim died at the scene.
The violence shattered a quiet suburban stretch of Hounslow. Both Jaswel and Kaur are of Indian heritage.
Officers arrived at an address on Chertsey Road on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 4, dispatched to conduct an emergency welfare check on the premises. They found Kaur suffering from severe gunshot wounds. Emergency medical responders attempted treatment, but clinicians pronounced her dead at the location.
Her next of kin were notified immediately. Specialist family liaison officers stepped in to support Kaur's relatives as homicide investigators cordoned off the perimeter.
Our thoughts remain with Navneet's family and loved ones as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss. A man has been charged but our investigation remains ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, Metropolitan Police
Scotland Yard homicide teams arrested Jaswel within hours of the discovery. Prosecutors drafted two primary indictments before bringing him into court.
During Monday's dock appearance at Hendon Magistrates' Court, court clerks read the formal charges: murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Jaswel spoke only to confirm his basic details before the bench remanded him into custody.
| Case Parameter | Official Status |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Navneet Kaur (26) |
| Accused | Rajat Jaswel (31) |
| Incident Location | Chertsey Road, Hounslow, West London |
| Date of Discovery | Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4 |
| Formal Charges | Murder; Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life |
| Arraignment Court | Hendon Magistrates' Court |
| Investigating Command |
Detectives under DCI Sarah Lee have launched a public evidence drive across Hounslow, urging residents and motorists who were in the Chertsey Road area around the time of the incident to submit dashcam recordings and video doorbell files.
Jaswel remains in custody awaiting his next judicial hearing as Crown prosecutors prepare the formal indictment papers for transfer to the Crown Court.
| Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime / Lead: DCI Sarah Lee |