GG News Bureau
Patna, 10 july :Barely days after the cold-blooded murder of Bihar’s prominent industrialist Gopal Khemka shook the state, yet another brutal killing has sent shockwaves across the region. In a chilling repeat of gangster-style violence, Ramakant Yadav, a well-known sand trader from Dhana village in the Paliganj subdivision, was gunned down by unidentified assailants on Thursday evening, just 50 kilometers from the capital city of Patna.
The killing took place in broad daylight while Yadav, known for his low-key but influential role in the sand trade, was taking a walk in the garden outside his house. Eyewitnesses say that a group of unknown men approached him silently and, without warning, opened fire, striking him fatally. The attackers vanished into the darkness before anyone could react.
Within moments, Yadav collapsed to the ground, soaked in blood. His family members, alerted by the sound of gunfire, rushed him to a private hospital in Bihta. Tragically, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The murder, eerily similar in nature to that of Gopal Khemka, has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. What’s even more disturbing is the chilling family history—Yadav’s nephew and current village mukhiya, Rahul Kumar, revealed to the media that Ramakant’s elder brother, Umakant Yadav, was also shot dead fifteen years ago under mysterious circumstances. “History has repeated itself. Our family has once again been targeted,” said Rahul, holding back tears.
Police were quick to arrive at the scene, with Station House Officer (SHO) Pramod Kumar confirming that they were informed about the shooting through local sources. “We received information from the villagers that a man had been shot in Dhana. By the time we reached, he had already been taken to the hospital. Sadly, he could not be saved,” said the officer.
A special investigation team has been formed to hunt down the killers. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, but sources suggest it could be linked to land disputes, extortion threats, or competition in the sand mafia—a sector known for its murky underbelly and violent turf wars in Bihar.
Ramakant Yadav was reportedly involved in the sand business for over a decade and had faced multiple threats in the past. However, no formal complaint had been lodged. Locals in Dhana claim that several traders in the region have been receiving extortion calls recently, and many fear they could be next.
The murder has sparked outrage in local business circles, with many calling for immediate police reforms and action against organized crime. “If the government can’t protect its businessmen, who will invest in Bihar?” questioned a prominent trade association leader in Patna.
As investigators probe deeper into the case, the people of Bihar are left with growing fear and one unsettling question—who will be the next target?
