A security guard was injured Tuesday evening after gunshots were fired outside the coaching institute of educator and YouTuber Khan Sir in Patna [1, 2].
The incident occurred in the Musallahpur Haat area of Bihar, where Khan Sir operates his educational center [1, 3]. The shooting marks a violent escalation in a region known for a highly competitive private tutoring industry, raising concerns about the safety of students and staff at prominent learning centers.
According to reports, five to six rounds were fired during the attack [1]. A police official said the security guard was taken to the hospital for treatment [5].
Local authorities arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin a forensic search. "We have received reports of gunfire and verification is underway," Officer Situ Kumari said [4].
Investigators are currently examining the motive behind the attack. While some reports indicate the cause is not yet known, other officials have pointed toward professional jealousy [1, 3]. A police spokesperson said, "Preliminary investigations suggest that a rivalry between coaching centres could be the motive" [6].
Police have not yet named any suspects or confirmed if the gunman targeted the institute specifically or if the guard was injured during a broader confrontation. The investigation remains active as authorities review security footage from the Musallahpur Haat area to identify the perpetrators [1, 2].
“Five to six rounds were fired during the attack.”
The targeting of a high-profile educational center suggests that the intense competition within India's 'coaching culture' may be manifesting in physical violence. If the police confirm the motive as a rivalry between institutes, it indicates a dangerous trend where commercial competition in the education sector transcends professional disagreement and enters the realm of criminal activity.
