US EditionBJP Leader Gopal Khemka Shot Dead Outside Home in Patna, 6 Years After Son's Similar Murder; SIT Formed to Probe Case
- Gopal Khemka, a well-known BJP-affiliated industrialist and proprietor of Magadh Hospital, was fatally attacked near his residence in Patna late on the night of July 4, 2025.
- The killing follows a similar murder of his son Gunjan Khemka six years earlier and occurred amid rising criticism of Nitish Kumar's government for lawlessness.
- Khemka was shot at point-blank range by unidentified bike-borne assailants while exiting his car near Ram Gulam Chowk around 11:40 pm and was declared dead on arrival at hospital.
- Police formed a special task force led by SSP Kartikey Sharma to investigate, while opposition leaders, including Pappu Yadav who called it 'GuNDAraj in Bihar,' condemned the government's poor law enforcement.
- The incident intensifies political tensions, with opposition parties alleging a collapse of law and order and demanding justice as no arrests have yet been made.
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Rising Concerns Over Law and Order in Bihar as Murder of Businessman Sparks Outcry
Rising Concerns Over Law and Order in Bihar as Murder of Businessman Sparks Outcry The murder of Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman, has intensified political tensions in Bihar, with opposition parties heavily criticizing the state government. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha condemned the administration, stating it lacks authority following the shocking incident, mere months before assembly elections.Patna Police have established a Sp…
Gopal Khemka Shot Dead in Bihar: Prominent Businessman Gunned Down by Bike-Borne Assailant Near His Residence in Patna (Watch Video)
'A bullet and a cartridge have been recovered from the spot. CCTV footage is also being examined. Preliminary investigation suggests he was gunned down by an unidentified bike-borne assailant,' SP (Patna Central) Diksha said. According to Khemka's family members, his son was also shot dead by criminals six years ago in Hajipur. Gopal Khemka Shot Dead in Bihar: Prominent Businessman Gunned Down by Bike-Borne Assailant Near His Residence in Patna …
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