Bihar: Khan Sir coaching guards detained over firing during vandalism

Bihar Police has detained two security guards associated with Khan Global Studies (KGS) in Patna over alleged firing, a day after unidentified miscreants vandalised the coaching institute and pelted stones at its premises, officials said on Thursday.

The action followed the circulation of a purported video on social media that allegedly showed two guards firing shots. PTI, however, could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

According to police, a group of around 15-20 people allegedly attacked the institute on Tuesday night, damaging property and pelting stones at the premises.

Khan Global Studies is run by educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir.

A case has been registered at Kadamkuan police station and an investigation is underway, according to a statement issued by the City SP (Central) office.

"During investigations, police obtained a purported video showing two individuals carrying out aerial firing. Following verification of the video, two guards linked to KGS have been taken into custody for questioning," the statement said.

Police added that the weapons allegedly used in the firing have been seized and sent for forensic examination.

Following the vandalism incident, Khan Sir had alleged that individuals associated with a rival coaching institute were behind the firing. However, he later said only a police investigation could determine whether any firing had actually taken place.

Police said three people, including the director of a rival coaching institute, have been arrested in connection with the vandalism case.

Meanwhile, representatives of a rival coaching institute held a press conference on Thursday and alleged that Khan Sir had orchestrated the incident himself.

Displaying the purported video of the guards firing shots, a representative identified as Adarsh claimed that Khan Sir had fabricated the firing narrative.

"Police investigation found no evidence of firing while he (Khan sir) had claimed that 7-8 rounds of firing took place in front of him. You can clearly see who is trying to create a false hype around firing. And now a video has surfaced showing his (Khan sir's) guards firing shots," Adarsh told reporters.

He further alleged that Khan Sir had staged the incident to revive his "lagging teaching career", though he did not explain how such an act would benefit the educator.

Police have not publicly commented on the allegations made by the rival coaching institute, and the investigation into both the vandalism and the alleged firing remains ongoing.