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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Thousands attend funeral of businessman Khemka; dy CM, Cong neta meet kin
1 2 3 4 5 Patna: Thousands of people, including businessmen from all over the state, participated in the funeral procession of businessman Gopal Khemka from his residence in Gandhi Maidan area to Gulbi Ghat in Patna, where he was cremated on Sunday. His younger son Gaurav Khemka, a doctor at IGIMS, lit the funeral pyre. The family of Khemka, who was shot dead late on Friday night, was waiting for his daughter to come to Patna for the cremation. His daughter Garima Khemka, who had flown down from Scotland, was inconsolable, and was seen breaking into tears, clinging to her father's body. Meanwhile, deputy CM Samrat Chowdhary visited Khemka's residence and met with the family. He said that the murder is a challenge for the govt and assured the family that the culprits will not be spared. Former state Congress president Akhilesh Singh also visited the family and demanded a special session of the assembly to discuss the rising crime in the state. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also posted on social media regarding the murder of the businessman, stating, "BJP-Nitish have turned Bihar into a crime capital". Bihar Industries Association expressed condolences and concern over the murder of businessman Khemka. President K P S Keshri said that Khemka was a good human being and it is unlikely that he had any dispute or conflict with anyone. "The murder likely had an economic motive. Such an incident will directly impact the state's business and industrial environment," he said. Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Subhash Kumar Patwari remarked that a murder in a densely populated area like Gandhi Maidan is an open challenge to the police administration. "The chamber demands action against anti-social elements disrupting the state's environment and the arrest of those involved in the murder," he said.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Crime new normal' in Bihar: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, Nitish Kumar over Patna businessman's murder
Days after the fatal shooting of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing them of turning the state into 'India's crime capital.' Gandhi, who also serves as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, condemned the state government's handling of law and order and called for change in government ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. 'The brazen murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna has once again proven — the BJP and Nitish Kumar together have turned Bihar into 'India's crime capital,'' Gandhi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in Hindi. 'Today, Bihar lives in the shadow of loot, gunfire, and murder. Crime has become the 'new normal' here — and the government is utterly ineffective,' he added. पटना में व्यवसायी गोपाल खेमका की सरेआम गोली मारकर हत्या ने एक बार फिर साबित कर दिया है – भाजपा और नीतीश कुमार ने मिलकर बिहार को 'भारत की क्राइम कैपिटल' बना दिया है। आज बिहार लूट, गोली और हत्या के साए में जी रहा है। अपराध यहां 'नया नॉर्मल' बन चुका है – और सरकार पूरी तरह नाकाम।… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 6, 2025 Khemka, the owner of Magadh Hospital, who was also reportedly affiliated with the BJP, was shot dead late Friday night near his residence in the Gandhi Maidan area of Patna, according to the police. Khemka's elder son, Gunjan Khemka, was murdered six years ago in a similar manner in Vaishali district. The incident occurred in the run-up to the Assembly elections and amid galvanised criticism from the Opposition against the Nitish Kumar-led BJP-JD(U) government for allegedly failing to maintain law and order in the state. Gandhi said the state government which cannot 'ensure the safety of your children cannot be entrusted with your future either,' and urged voters for a change in dispensation in the upcoming Assembly elections in November. 'Every murder, every loot, every bullet — is a cry for change. Now is the time for a new Bihar — where there is no fear, only progress. This time, the vote is not just to change the government, but to save Bihar,' he wrote on X. Earlier, RJD leader and former deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav had tweeted: 'Massacre in Bihar! Six people shot in Siwan! Three died on the spot! Under the leadership of an unconscious Chief Minister, law and order have collapsed!'
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Thousands attend funeral of businessman Khemka; dy CM, Cong netas meet kin
1 2 Patna: Thousands of people, including businessmen from all over the state, participated in the funeral procession of businessman Gopal Khemka from his residence in Gandhi Maidan area to Gulbi Ghat in Patna, where he was cremated on Sunday. His younger son Gaurav Khemka, a doctor at IGIMS, lit the funeral pyre. The family of Khemka, who was shot dead late on Friday night, was waiting for his daughter to come to Patna for the cremation. His daughter Garima Khemka, who had flown down from Scotland, was inconsolable, and was seen breaking into tears, clinging to her father's body. Meanwhile, deputy CM Samrat Chowdhary visited Khemka's residence and met with the family. He said that the murder is a challenge for the govt and assured the family that the culprits will not be spared. Former state Congress president Akhilesh Singh also visited the family and demanded a special session of the assembly to discuss the rising crime in the state. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also posted on social media regarding the murder of the businessman, stating, "BJP-Nitish have turned Bihar into a crime capital". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Bihar Industries Association expressed condolences and concern over the murder of businessman Khemka. President K P S Keshri said that Khemka was a good human being and it is unlikely that he had any dispute or conflict with anyone. "The murder likely had an economic motive. Such an incident will directly impact the state's business and industrial environment," he said. Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Subhash Kumar Patwari remarked that a murder in a densely populated area like Gandhi Maidan is an open challenge to the police administration. "The chamber demands action against anti-social elements disrupting the state's environment and the arrest of those involved in the murder," he said.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chirag Paswan criticises own government in Bihar: 'Gopal Khemka's murder worrying'
Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday criticised the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar over the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area. Union minister and LJP chief Chirag Paswan.(ANI) "If such an incident happens in a posh locality of Patna, then we can only imagine what is happening in villages," Chirag Paswan, whose Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is part of the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre, said. Paswan called Gopal Khemka's murder "worrying" and said strict action needs to be taken to set a precedent. Also Read: 'The police came..': Gopal Khemka's guard contradicts cops' version, flags three-hour delay 'It is worrying to see such incidents occur under a government that was known for good governance; then the opposition will have a chance to speak up. Strict action needs to be taken to set a precedent so that such a thing is not repeated,' Paswan said. The statement comes following the killing of Bihar-based businessman Gopal Khemka outside his house in Gandhi Maidan locality at 11.40 pm on Friday. Khemka, who was reportedly associated with the BJP, was shot dead by an unidentified armed assailant when he was about to alight from his car. Khemka's murder comes seven years after miscreants had gunned down his son in Hajipur. Following the murder, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting on Saturday to review the law and order situation and instructed officials concerned to complete the investigation into the killing of Khemka at the earliest. Also Read: Who was Gopal Khemka, BJP leader and Patna businessman shot dead outside home Opposition leaders, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, also attacked the Nitish government over the law and order situation in the state. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the incident has once again proven that the BJP and CM Nitish Kumar have together made Bihar the "crime capital of India". The Congress leader also asserted that in the upcoming polls, the vote will not be just to change the government, but to save the state. Tejashwi also attacked the NDA government saying that law and order has collapsed in Bihar and went on to claim that the state has witnessed "65,000 murders" in the last couple of decades.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
2 Days After BJP Leader Gopal Khemka's Murder, A Request From His Son
Patna (Bihar): Gaurav Khemka, son of businessman Gopal Khemka who was shot dead near the main gate of his residence in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, has requested police protection for his family, citing a previous family tragedy and fear for their lives. In his statement recorded in the FIR on Saturday, Gaurav mentioned that his brother, Gunjan Khemka, was also murdered in 2018. "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. Gaurav narrated the incident in his statement, saying that around 8:30 PM, his father had gone to the Bankipore Club. When he returned home at 11:20 PM, assailants who were already waiting at the gate shot him in the head. He added that after hearing the gunshot and being alerted by the building guard, he and his wife rushed to the gate. There, they found Gopal Khemka lying in a pool of blood. Gaurav said they rushed him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police were informed around midnight. However, Gaurav alleged that there was no immediate action. In the FIR, he wrote, "Upon inaction by police, I, along with my family, were about to take my father's dead body home. Around 2 AM, the District Magistrate came and said that we can take the body home only after the post-mortem." He stated that the post-mortem was conducted around 6 AM, after which the body was brought home. An FIR has been registered in the case at Gandhi Maidan Police Station under case number 391/25, dated July 5, 2025. The case is registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. Bihar Police has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
