PATNA: A coaching institute run by educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as ‘Khan Sir’, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Bihar’s Patna on Tuesday night, news agency PTI reported. Officials said Khan also claimed that firing took place during the incident, but this could not be confirmed by the police. The incident occurred at the Khan Global Coaching Institute in the Kadamkuan police station area. “We received information around 10.10 pm 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 has been launched,” a statement issued by the City SP office said. Preliminary investigation and CCTV footage suggest that around 15 to 20 people, allegedly linked to another coaching institute in Patna, were involved in the attack, police said. Khan, speaking to reporters after the incident, said, “Some anti-social elements from a nearby coaching created widespread damage, beat our guard badly and even fired gunshots. Their primary angst is how can someone teach students at such a low cost and still deliver thousands of results each year.” He was referring to the recently declared Bihar Police Recruitment exam results. Police said there was evidence of physical assault, but the claim of firing could not be confirmed from CCTV footage so far. Raids are underway to arrest those involved, and further legal action will be taken as per law, officials said.
