Shots were fired outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna on June 3, 2024 [1], leaving one security guard severely injured [2].
The incident highlights the volatile competition within India's private education sector, where high-profile educators often face intense rivalry over student enrollment and pricing.
The shooting occurred in the Musallahpur Haat area of Patna, Bihar [3]. Local authorities report that the gunfire targeted the entrance of the facility, resulting in the injury of one guard [2]. Senior police officers have since launched an investigation into the attack to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive.
Khan Sir, a prominent educator and YouTuber, said the attack was motivated by business jealousy. He said that a rival coaching institute is responsible for the violence due to his low tuition fees and high student results [3]. According to the educator, the rival institute had previously issued a blow-up threat [4].
Police are currently reviewing evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses to verify these claims. The injured guard remains under medical care following the incident that took place on June 3, 2024 [1]. No arrests have been officially announced as the investigation continues into the events at the Musallahpur Haat location [3].
The educator's facility is known for making competitive exam preparation accessible to lower-income students, a model that has disrupted traditional coaching business structures in the region [4].
“Shots were fired outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna”
This incident underscores the extreme pressures and potential for violence within the 'coaching culture' of Bihar. As education becomes a high-stakes business, the friction between traditional high-fee institutes and disruptive, low-cost models can escalate beyond commercial competition into physical threats and criminal activity.
