Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/01/1960 |
| Age | 65 years (died on 04, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Date of Death | 04/07/2025 |
Latest News about Gopal Khemka
Police arrested Ashok Sahu, a businessman from Nalanda, for allegedly hiring contract killers to murder Gopal Khemka. Sahu had prior altercations with Khemka and had threatened him with a gun during a brawl. He allegedly paid Rs 10 lakh to contract killers. Police also arrested Umesh, the alleged shooter, and shot dead Vikas, who allegedly accompanied the shooter, in an encounter.
Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman and BJP leader in Bihar, was shot dead outside his residence near Panache Hotel in the Gandhi Maidan area of Patna around 11:40 PM. The incident occurred when he was stepping out of his car after returning from the Bankipore Club. A bike-borne assailant opened fire on him at close range, and he was declared brought dead at the hospital.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Marwari |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sir Ganesh Dutt Pataliputra High School, Kadamkuan, Patna (1972-1976) |
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| College/University | Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, Patna University, Patna (1976-1980) |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/02/2006 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Avita Khemka |
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Family
| Mother | Shanti Khemka |
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| Spouse | Avita Khemka |
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Career
| Overview | Gopal Khemka was a prominent businessman known for co-founding GK Cotton Private Limited in 1985 in Hajipur Industrial Area, focusing on packaging cartons and cotton manufacturing. He started his entrepreneurial journey with Aushadhi Medico, a medical shop on Ashok Rajpath in Patna during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Over the years, he expanded his ventures into pharmaceuticals, real estate, fuel retail, and healthcare, establishing Magadh Hospital as a super multi-speciality healthcare facility in Rajendra Nagar. He also owned petrol pumps on Fraser Road in Patna and operated multiple factories in Hajipur. He was politically active within the BJP's Laghu Udyog Cell and served as state convener until the late 2010s. He was also a director of the Bankipore Club. |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/gopal.khemka.77 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a Marwari family, Gopal completed his MBBS before venturing into business. | |
| 2. He founded the multi-speciality Magadh Hospital in Patna, catering to local healthcare needs. | |
| 3. Gopal was politically active and served as a state convener for a major political party until the late 2010s. | |
| 4. His elder son, Gunjan, was tragically shot dead outside the factory he owned. | |
| 5. Following his son’s murder, Gopal increased personal security measures but faced challenges from police negligence. | |
| 6. Following his son's murder in 2018, Bihar Police provided him with a personal security guard, which was officially withdrawn in 2024. | |
| 7. His brother Vijay was also attacked by unknown men in 1999 but survived. |