US EditionGopal Khemka’s Murder Suspect Killed in Police Encounter in Patna
- On the night of July 4, 2025, around 11:40 pm, industrialist Gopal Khemka was fatally shot close to his home located in the Gandhi Maidan area.
- The murder involved a contract killer reportedly hired for Rs 10 lakh, with the main shooter, Umesh Yadav, receiving Rs 1 lakh in advance.
- A joint police operation arrested two suspects, including the main shooter, and killed a key accused named Vikas alias Raja in an early morning encounter on July 8 near Damaria Ghat.
- Police seized the firearm used in the murder along with numerous live rounds, a pair of cell phones, cash, and confirmed Vikas's links to illegal arms trafficking, with authorities describing the raid as a significant breakthrough.
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ordered expedited investigation and assured no criminal would be spared, with the ruling JD praising police efforts amid ongoing probe.
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A contract of Rs 10 lakh was given for the murder of Gopal Khemka. Shooter Umesh Yadav received Rs 1 lakh as advance from the contract money. Police have recovered the bike used in the murder, a pistol, 80 cartridges, two mobile phones and Rs 1 lakh in cash from Umesh.
Who was Vikas? Accused in Patna businessman Gopal Khemka’s murder killed in Bihar Police encounter
According to a statement from the Bihar Police Headquarters, the encounter occurred around 2:45 am near Pir Damariya Ghat, about 2 km from Malsalami Police Station in Patna district.
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