Khan Sir Booked for Attempted Murder in Patna Coaching Centre Firing

Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, a prominent educator and YouTuber based in Patna, Bihar, found himself embroiled in a major legal controversy after being booked for attempted murder and under provisions of the Arms Act. The case stems from a violent clash and alleged firing incident that occurred outside his coaching institute, Khan Global Studies (KGS), in Patna's Musallahpur Haat area on the night of June 2, 2026. According to police reports, the FIR against Khan Sir was lodged on June 4, 2026, after the interrogation of two of his private security guards, Pradeep Kumar and Talebar Singh. These guards, who were arrested in connection with the firing, allegedly told investigators that Khan Sir and some associates instructed them to "shoot at the crowd immediately, I will handle whatever happens" when violence erupted outside the coaching centre. The guards reportedly fired two rounds each from their licensed .315-bore rifles. The incident on June 2 began with a group of 15-20 individuals, allegedly associated with a rival institution, Gyan Bindu Coaching Institute, vandalizing KGS premises, pelting stones, and assaulting a security guard. Khan Sir initially reported the attack, claiming that "eight to 10 rounds of gunfire" were fired outside his institute by unidentified 'anti-social elements' and blamed his business rivals, suggesting the violence was due to his affordable education model that threatened competitors. An FIR based on Khan Sir's complaint led to the arrest of three individuals, including Raushan Anand, the director of Gyan Bindu Coaching Institute. Initially, Patna Police had reportedly denied any firing incident, stating the event was primarily a physical assault between rival coaching institutes. However, the narrative shifted dramatically with the guards' alleged statements and the circulation of viral videos purportedly showing the firing. This led to the separate and more serious FIR against Khan Sir himself under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Arms Act. Khan Sir, whose full name is Faisal Khan, has maintained his innocence, asserting that any firing was an act of self-defense given the attack on his institute and staff. He argued that police would take time to arrive and the guards were acting to protect people. He also highlighted his efforts to provide affordable education, which he believes makes him a target for rivals. In the aftermath of the FIR, Khan Sir sought legal recourse. On June 9, 2026, he moved the Patna High Court, filing a Criminal Writ Jurisdiction Case to quash the FIR against him and seeking directions to reopen his coaching institute, which had been shut since the incident. The court issued notice to the Bihar government, directing it to file a counter-affidavit. Separately, a Patna Civil Court granted Khan Sir interim protection from arrest on June 9, 2026, and later, on July 13, 2026, granted him anticipatory bail along with three of his staff members. The two security guards received regular bail. The Bihar Police, however, opposed Khan Sir's plea to quash the FIR in High Court, arguing that possession of an arms licence does not grant an unrestricted right to discharge firearms in public places and that credible information warranted the continuation of the investigation. The incident underscores the intense and sometimes violent competition within Patna's coaching industry, an educational hub for students aspiring for competitive exams. There have been documented instances of rivalry between Khan Global Studies and Gyan Bindu Coaching, including past clashes and accusations of orchestrating attacks. Beyond this primary legal battle, Khan Sir has also faced other scrutiny, including a fire safety audit at his institute that identified 'deficiencies' and a defamation suit filed by a TV anchor. The case remains a significant point of public interest in India, reflecting on issues of law and order, educational entrepreneurship, and public figure accountability. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are anticipated.

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