Firing Outside Khan Sir Institute in Patna, Guard Injured

Rival Coaching Centre Angle Under Scanner

The incident has reportedly been linked to a possible rivalry between two coaching institutes. Sources are of the view that the motive behind the firing might be competition to get dominance between Khan Sir's coaching center and the coaching institute of the rival. No person had any injuries. Only the security guard has been injured. 

Khan Sir Alleges Threats Over Low Coaching Fees

Khan sir said he did not have knowledge of what exactly happened in the incident as he only told whatever security guard told him about the whole incident. 

"There was so much chaos at that time that I could not understand. I said what the guard had told me," he said.

"The Bihar Police recruitment results had come out, thousands of students had qualified, and we were tired after all the work. Then some anti-social elements came and started threatening us. They assaulted our guards. It appears they are associated with coaching institutes and are troubled by our low fees," Khan Sir added.

Police Collect Evidence, Launch Investigation

On receiving information on firing Police forces reached the coaching center to investigate the incident. They examined the situation and also found some evidence and collected statements of the witnesses and residents to make sure of the sequence of the incident to trace criminals. 

“We received information around 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday about stone-pelting and damage to property at Khan Global Coaching Institute under the jurisdiction of Kadamkuan police station. A police team was immediately sent to the spot and an investigation was launched,” a statement from the City SP office said.

It has been reported by sources that there is a possible motive for this incident due to rivalry between coaching centers situated at that particular place.

CCTV Footage Shows Vandalism and Stone-Pelting

The vandalizing of CCTV and stone pelting on Khan Sir coaching center has also been shown through the CCTV image which reached this morning. The clip clearly showed stones being thrown and the flex banners of the institute being pulled down. Khan Sir has claimed that his office has also been vandalized by the criminals and has handed over the CCTV footage to the police to conduct further examination. 

Khan sir said, “The police investigation is going on. All the footage has been given. There are 20 CCTV cameras installed all over the place.”

Education Minister Calls for Strict Policies

Bihar education minister Mithilesh Tiwari said a policy would be drafted and approved by the government to maintain order in the coaching centers across state.

“The government will formulate a policy within the next three months, after consulting all stakeholders, to stop such incidents from occurring. If these coaching institutes behave like this over rivalry and disturb law and order, then a targeted policy is required for sure,” he said.