New Delhi, July 5 -- Gopal Khemka, Business tycoon and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, was shot dead outside his Patna home on July 4 night. According to officials, the incident took place near the 'Panache' Hotel in the Gandhi Maidan police station area while he was returning to his 'Twin Tower' society residence.

"On the night of 4 July, around 11 PM, we received information from the Gandhi Maidan South area that businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the hospital and the crime scene. The area has been cordoned off, and an investigation is underway. CCTV footage is being examined. Further action will be taken," NDTV quoted City SP Central, Diksha as saying.

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