Patna:A firing incident was reported outside the coaching institute of popular educatorKhan Siron Tuesday in Bihar's Patna. The incident took place near the Musallahpur Haat area. A security guard was reportedly injured in the firing. He was shifted to a hospital for treatment.
After receiving information, senior police officials reached the spot. Officials suspect that the fitting incident may have stemmed from a reported dispute between competing coaching institute operators in the area.
As per Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma, the statement of the injured guard will be recorded. "This is a case involving physical assault. It has been reported that the guard sustained injuries; therefore, further action is being taken by recording his statement as well as the statements of the local people. The injured individual is currently undergoing treatment," he told ANI. He also assured strict action against the people involved in the firing incident.
No casualty has been reported in the incident. Khan Sir told media that his coaching centre was targeted as he was teaching poor students at very low fees. He even alleged that a rival coaching centre operator was behind the attack.
"The main issue seems to be that why are we teaching for such low fees? Why are we getting such massive results? We appeal to the administration to keep security concerns in mind, recognizing that the poor, too, have the right to an education. When results are produced in the thousands, certain anti-social elements tend to feel threatened. They think they can suppress us." Khan Sir told media.
"The attackers completely vandalised the office and opened fire... The CCTV footage has been handed over to the authorities. Our security guard has also identified the perpetrators—it is the people from the nearby coaching center. We need protection; this is a matter for the administration to handle... It is obvious to everyone that the nearby coaching institute is behind this. They have even given the statements mentioning that they will blow up Khan Sir's coaching centre," he added.
A detailed investigation has been launched into the matter.
For the unversed, MusallahpurHaat is a prominent education hub with numerous coaching institutes, where students prepare for competitive exams.
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