Patna: Tauseef, alias Badshah, the prime suspect in the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra at the city’s private hospital, has become the centre of media attention. The case reveals an unexpected trajectory from a privileged education to organised crime.Tauseef, who received his education from a prestigious private school in Patna, comes from a respectable middle-class family. His mother works as a schoolteacher, and his father runs a hardware store near Patna Junction. Despite his parents’ aspirations for him to become a successful professional, Tauseef was drawn to the allure of quick wealth and power.Driven by the desire to become a millionaire quickly, Tauseef transitioned from a builder to a contract killer. He also came into contact with a political party, met with a leader, and put up his banners and posters around the city.Tauseef hails from the Gulistan locality of Phulwarisharif. He formed a gang with four friends to step into the world of crime. The gang includes Zaid from Phulwarisharif, and Barka Nishu and Chhotka Nishu from Samanpura. All four were also in contact with various political parties.Nishu was shot at the gate of the hospital in Sept last year. Tauseef visited the hospital for his treatment.Patna SSP, Kartikeya Sharma, said, “Several cases are registered against Tauseef at Phulwarisharif and other police stations, including NDPS (narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances), Arms Act, firing, and attempt to murder. He was also in jail earlier under the Arms Act. But no murder case was registered against him.”Several social media accounts have been created under Tauseef’s name. However, whether these are his own or made by someone else is under investigation. His bio on social media reads: “If you want to ask, ask about my intentions; as the name is known by entire Patna.”While the police were searching for him, he was mocking them on social media. The social media account also follows Salman Khan. However, Patna Police arrested him in Kolkata.On July 29, 2023, Tauseef created a channel on social media. This channel has 739 subscribers and 126 uploaded videos. Through this channel, Tauseef began uploading his reels and started glamorising criminal activities.Most of his videos were shot in expensive cars, luxury hotels, and restaurants, indicating his preference for a luxurious lifestyle.The murder occurred in a gangwar police have already clarified. Police said Tauseef led the five miscreants who entered the hospital and murdered gangster Chandan Mishra. CCTV footage shows that he seemed fearless.Upon reaching the second floor of the hospital, he was at the forefront, with the other miscreants following him. Before entering the ward, Tauseef calmly drew a pistol from his waist. He advanced toward Mishra’s room while looking at the camera. After shooting, all his associates ran out, but he exited calmly, as if nothing happened.It was reported that after Mishra’s murder, Tauseef made a video and left the room after confirming the death.
