Accused in Gopal Khemka Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter
An accused in the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka has reportedly been killed in a police encounter, with official confirmation awaited. Two persons arrested in connection with the case, one who pulled the trigger, according to a senior police officer.
An accused in the murder case of businessman Gopal Khemka has reportedly been killed in a police encounter, though official confirmation is awaited. On July 7, two persons had been arrested in connection with the murder of Patna-based industrialist Gopal Khemka, including the man who had pulled the trigger, said a senior police officer.
The shooter named Umesh Rai has been arrested while the other person suspected of hiring the contract killer has been detained. Both persons have been held in Patna by a joint team of special task force and Patna police. The investigation is ongoing. Gaurav Khemka, son of businessman Gopal Khemka, had requested police protection for his family, citing a previous family tragedy and fear for their lives.
In his recorded statement in the FIR on Saturday, Gaurav mentioned that his brother, Gunjan Khemka, was also murdered in 2018. He wrote, 'After this incident, my family and I are frightened. We request that the government and police provide us with security and ensure the safety of our family. Also, the perpetrators should be arrested and punished,' he wrote.