Accused in Bihar businessman Gopal Khemka murder killed in encounter-OxBig News Network

One of the accused in the murder of Patna-based businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead in a police encounter in the city’s Malsalami area on Tuesday.

Vikas, alias Raja was involved in the manufacturing and selling of illegal weapons, reports News 18.

The accused, Vikas, was reportedly with the main shooter, Umesh, during the attack outside Khemka’s home. Police had earlier arrested Umesh.

A senior police officer said on Monday told PTI two persons were arrested in connection with the murder of Khemka, including the man who had pulled the trigger.

The officer who did not wish to be identified said the shooter named Umesh Rai has been arrested while the other person who was suspected of having hired the contract killer has been detained.

Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his residence in Patna by a bike-borne assailant at 11.40 pm on Friday, seven years after miscreants had gunned down his son in Hajipur. The incident had taken place near the gate of Khemka’s house in the Gandhi Maidan locality.

Following the incident, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a meeting to review the law and order situation in the state on Saturday during which he instructed officials to complete the investigation at the earliest, officials said. Khemka was reportedly associated with the BJP.