Educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as 'Khan Sir', speaks to the media, in Patna, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. A coaching institute of Khan Sirwas was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Patna. Photo: PTI
'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna vandalised; rivals suspected
Attackers pelted stones, damaged property at Kadamkuan center; popular educator claims violence stems from jealousy over low fees, recent Bihar Police exam success
A late-night incident of vandalism and assault occurred on Tuesday (June 3) at the Patna coaching center run by popular educator Faisal Khan or Khan Sir.
According to the police, unidentified men reportedly forced their way into the premises, damaging interior property and physically assaulting the security guard on duty. The injured guard was subsequently hospitalised for treatment.
Khan Sir arrived at the center around 11.30pm following the attack, attributing the violence to anti-social elements. While initial rumors suggested gunfire had been exchanged, authorities later clarified that no shots were fired.
Local police have launched an investigation and are currently analysing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Police statement
The incident took place at Khan Global Coaching Institute in Kadamkuan police station area, said the police.
"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.
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Preliminary investigation and examination of CCTV footage indicated that around 15 to 20 people associated with another coaching institute in Patna were allegedly involved in the stone-pelting and vandalism act, it added.
'Anti-social elements'
Khan, addressing 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 results of Bihar Police Recruitment exams, released recently.
Police said physical assault took place but could not confirm the incident of firing based on available CCTV footage.
Raids are being conducted to apprehend those involved, and further legal action will be taken in accordance with the law, police said.
(With agency inputs)