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The article reports on the death of a key suspect in the murder of industrialist Gopal Khemka in Patna, Bihar. Vikas alias Raja, wanted for several other criminal cases, was killed in a police encounter after allegedly opening fire on officers attempting to apprehend him. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning in the Damaria Ghat area. Police suspect Vikas provided the weapon used in Khemka’s murder. A gunman, Umesh Rai, has already been arrested, and another individual suspected of hiring the contract killer has been detained. The ruling JD(U) party praised the police for their swift action and assured the public that criminals would not be tolerated under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

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**Key Suspect in Industrialist Khemka Murder Killed in Police Encounter**

**Patna, July 8, 2025** – A key suspect in the recent murder of industrialist Gopal Khemka was killed in a gunfight with police early Tuesday morning in Patna’s Damaria Ghat area. Officials confirmed that Vikas alias Raja, 29, wanted in connection with multiple other criminal cases, died during the encounter.

According to police reports, officers probing the Khemka murder case arrived at Damaria Ghat around 2:25 a.m. acting on a tip-off. Upon spotting the police, Vikas allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire. Police returned fire, resulting in Vikas’ death. No officers were injured in the exchange. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the scene.

Police suspect Vikas provided the weapon used in the July 4th murder of Khemka, who was shot outside his residence in the Gandhi Maidan locality.

Authorities have already arrested Umesh Rai, identified as the gunman in the Khemka murder, and detained another individual suspected of hiring the contract killer.

“The investigation is in progress. We will share more details in due course,” said a police official.

The ruling JD(U) party has lauded the police for their swift action in the case. “Bihar Police have made a major breakthrough and almost cracked the case,” said JD(U)’s national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad. “In the rule of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, those found indulging in criminal activities will not be spared at any cost.”

The Khemka murder comes seven years after the industrialist’s son was killed in Hajipur, adding another layer of tragedy to the family. The investigation is ongoing.

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