Gopal Khemka murder mastermind nabbed in Patna: Iron trader Ashok Sao gave Rs 10 lakh ‘supari’ to Umesh Yadav, say police; business rivalry, jail link under probe

Patna police have apprehended Ashok Sao, an iron trader, suspected of orchestrating the contract killing of businessman Gopal Khemka for Rs 10 lakh due to business rivalry. Sao allegedly sheltered the sharpshooter, Umesh Yadav, after the murder. The investigation suggests a possible connection to Ajay Verma, currently in Beur Jail, with a property dispute potentially fueling the crime.