Patna, July 5 -- The murder of prominent businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka in Patna has triggered a political storm in Bihar, with the Opposition blaming the Nitish Kumar-BJP government for complete collapse of law and order in the state where Assembly polls are due in a few months.
Khemka was shot in the head at point-blank range outside his residence in central Patna late Friday night. He died at the scene despite being rushed to a nearby hospital. His murder has sent shockwaves throughout Bihar.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a meeting with the DGP and ADG Headquarters today and said that maintaining law and order is the government's top priority. He also asserted that those involved in the killing of Khemka will not be spared....