Businessman's Murder: A Deadly Deal Gone Wrong
PATNA, BIHAR, JUL 8 – Bihar Police arrested shooter Umesh Yadav and conspirator Ashok Shah in the contract killing of businessman Gopal Khemka over a Rs 4 lakh property dispute, officials said.
- Businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead near his residence in Patna on July 4, 2025, in a well-planned murder.
- The murder stemmed from a long-standing land dispute between Khemka and fellow businessman Ashok Shah, who conspired to kill him.
- Police investigations revealed Ashok Shah contracted notorious shooter Umesh Yadav for Rs 4 lakh to execute the killing, supported by evidence including communication devices and weapons.
- SSP Kartikeya Sharma stated that the murder was a deliberate effort to eliminate Gopal Khemka, and thanks to thorough technical investigation, all suspects, including Shah and Yadav, were promptly apprehended.
- The high-profile killing intensified political tensions in Bihar, while police continue to probe the wider network and promised a strong chargesheet to bring all culprits to justice.
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Businessman's Murder: A Deadly Deal Gone Wrong
Businessman's Murder: A Deadly Deal Gone Wrong The Bihar Police have made significant progress in the murder case of businessman Gopal Khemka, attributing the crime to a botched land agreement.At a recent press conference, DGP Vinay Kumar revealed that the weapon used in the murder has been retrieved from the alleged shooter, Umesh Yadav's hideout.Khemka, linked to the BJP, was fatally attacked near his residence on July 4. The police have appre…
Bihar Police cracks Gopal Khemka murder case, arrests shooter
Patna: In a major breakthrough, Bihar Police have cracked the sensational Gopal Khemka murder case by arresting two key accused, including the main conspirator Ashok Saw and shooter Umesh Yadav, an official said on Tuesday. Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma confirmed that personal enmity over property and the Bakipur Club was the motive behind the murder, which took place at 11:37 PM on July 4 near Gandhi Maidan. Ashok Saw, the mastermind of this case,…
Gopal Khemka murder case solve Land deal behind businessman's killing Ashok Sah mastermind says Bihar Police
In a shocking turn of events, the Bihar Police have cracked the murder case of renowned businessman Gopal Khemka, who was shot dead outside his residence in Patna. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the state, sparked a political uproar with the opposition targeting the Nitish Kumar-led government over deteriorating law and order. On Monday, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar, along with senior officials, addressed a press conference revealing the f…
Gopal Khemka Murder Case: Patna Police has solved the murder case of famous businessman Gopal Khemka in Bihar's capital Patna. Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma said on Tuesday that the real mastermind of this murder is Ashok Saw. He had hatched a conspiracy to murder due to property dispute.
Gopal Khemka Murder Case: Accused Arrested As He Arrived At Businessman's Funeral With Garland, Claims Report
In a major development in the Gopal Khemka murder case, one of the accused was arrested by the police as he reportedly arrived at the funeral of the businessman with a garland of flowers. Khemka was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His last rites were at Gulbi Ghat in Patna on Sunday. He was shot dead on Friday night.
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