Businessman Gopal Khemka was shot useless late Friday evening outdoors his house in Patna.
One of many accused within the homicide of businessman Gopal Khemka was shot useless in a police encounter in Patna’s Malsalami space on Monday evening. The accused, Vikas, had allegedly accompanied the primary shooter, Umesh, throughout the assault, in keeping with NDTV.
Businessman Gopal Khemka was shot useless late Friday evening outdoors his house in Patna. He was sitting inside his automobile when a person got here shut, opened fireplace, and fled. Mr Khemka was a widely known businessman who owned Magadh Hospital and a number of other petrol pumps. His household had confronted tragedy earlier than — his son was murdered seven years in the past in Hajipur over a land dispute.
Umesh, the primary shooter, was arrested earlier. Police have additionally detained one other individual believed to have deliberate the killing and employed the shooter. Each arrests have been made by a joint staff of Patna Police and the Particular Job Drive. A senior officer mentioned the investigation is ongoing and extra data might be shared quickly.
The high-profile killing has sparked a political storm in Bihar. The Opposition — RJD and Congress — have criticised the Nitish Kumar-led authorities over rising crime and poor regulation and order.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a high-level assembly with senior officers following the homicide. He directed the police to behave swiftly and full the probe on the earliest. He additionally warned officers of strict motion in case of any negligence, saying the rule of regulation is the highest precedence for the federal government.
The incident comes at a delicate time, because the JDU-BJP coalition gears up for the upcoming Meeting elections. The federal government is now below strain to point out outcomes and restore public confidence.
