Gopal Khemka, a well-known businessman and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Bihar, was shot dead outside his home in Patna on Friday night.

The incident took place near the 'Panache' Hotel in the Gandhi Maidan police station area when Mr Khema was on his way home, officials said. He lived in the 'Twin Tower' society, which is adjacent to the hotel. The accused shot him and immediately fled.