Patna, July 5 -- BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad on Saturday said he was "saddened" over the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna, stressing that he has issued instructions to the concerned authorities to take stringent action and bring the accused to justice.

Speaking to ANI over the incident, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "I have personally spoken to the SSP and the District Magistrate, and I have also spoken to the Deputy Chief Minister. The formation of an SIT has been announced. I am saddened by this incident; it is my area, and he was a prominent citizen of this area and a good businessman."

"I have firmly told the administration and police. Since the SIT has been formed, action should be taken quickly. The accused should be caug...