Encounter Kills Khemka Murder Accused: Seven-Year-Old Grievance Ends in Bloodshed
Vikas, a key accused in the high-profile murder of Patna businessman Gopal Khemka, was killed in a police encounter on July 7, 2025. Police sources confirmed Vikas’s alleged involvement with the main shooter, Umesh, who is currently under arrest.
The encounter comes seven years after the murder of Khemka’s son, a case that has remained a sensitive issue in the state. Gopal Khemka himself was shot dead outside his residence in Patna, reigniting anxieties about escalating crime.
Following the murder, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held an emergency meeting to review the law and order situation in the state. The CM expressed his concern and directed officials to take stringent action against those involved in the crime.
The incident has once again raised serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in tackling organised crime and ensuring the safety of prominent citizens. The long shadow cast by the unsolved murder of Khemka’s son seems to have culminated in this tragic event, highlighting the need for comprehensive crime prevention strategies.
