Who Really Saw Gopal Khemka’s Murder? The Ajay Verma Angle
The Day Everything Changed
Let me tell you something—when Gopal Khemka got shot in broad daylight, it wasn’t just another crime. This was Patna’s high-profile businessman and BJP leader getting gunned down like some cheap thriller scene. And now? Everyone’s whispering about Ajay Verma. You know, that gangster who’s got more cases against him than years he’s lived. But here’s the thing—why him? What’s the real story?
Gopal Khemka: More Than Just a Name
Khemka wasn’t your average businessman. The guy had fingers in everything—real estate, transport, even local politics. And get this—his son was murdered six years back, case still cold. Now with Khemka gone, it’s like someone’s wiping out the whole family. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
July 4: The Day Patna Stood Still
Picture this—evening rush hour, office crowd, and suddenly masked guys open fire like it’s some action movie. Twelve shots, they say. Twelve. And then? Poof—gone. No witnesses coming forward, just a bunch of scared shopkeepers who “didn’t see anything.” Classic Bihar, right?
Ajay Verma: The Boogeyman of Bihar
From Small-Time to Kingpin
Verma didn’t start big. Began with shaking down shop owners for lunch money, now he’s allegedly ordering hits from jail. That’s the thing about Bihar’s underworld—it’s like a bad Bollywood script, except real people die.
His Greatest Hits (Literally)
Twenty-eight cases. Murder, kidnapping, you name it. And the crazy part? He keeps walking free. Last time in Beur Jail, cops say he was running his gang from inside. Like prison was just his new office.
The Khemka Connection
Here’s where it gets interesting. Police found Verma’s phone pinging near the murder spot. Money trails too. But motive? That’s the million-rupee question. Some say it was about extortion money, others whisper political pressure. One cop told me off-record: “Verma doesn’t kill for free—someone paid big.”
Cops Playing Catch-Up
They found 9mm shells—Verma’s favorite, apparently. But evidence? Witnesses? Forget it. Everyone’s suddenly blind when gangsters are involved. One investigator put it best: “This wasn’t just murder—it was a billboard advertisement for Bihar’s lawlessness.”
People Are Pissed (And Scared)
Business guys are screaming about “economic terrorism”—fancy way of saying nobody feels safe anymore. BJP wants CBI involved (shocker), while local papers keep hinting at politician-gangster links. Trade union guy summed it up: “If Verma walks again, we might as well hand Bihar to the goons.”
The Real Problem Nobody’s Fixing
Verma’s just the symptom. The disease? Bihar’s system where criminals and politicians scratch each other’s backs. Until that changes, more Khemkas will keep happening. That’s not pessimism—it’s simple math.
What Happens to Verma Now?
On paper? Murder charges. In reality? His witnesses tend to disappear or change stories. But this time feels different—maybe because it’s too public, too brazen. Or maybe I’m just hoping.
Bottom Line
Khemka’s murder isn’t just about one man. It’s about what Bihar’s become. As they grill Verma, we’ll see if anything actually changes—or if this just becomes another unsolved “mystery” in Bihar’s never-ending crime saga. For Khemka’s family? The wait continues. For the rest of us? We keep watching, waiting, and honestly—expecting the worst.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation