5 men, all armed, enter Patna hospital; shoot patient dead
What's the story
Five armed men stormed Paras Hospital in Patna, Bihar, on Thursday and shot a patient named Chandan Mishra before fleeing the scene. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the hospital. Mishra, a history sheeter, was undergoing treatment at the facility as he was out on parole. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
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CCTV captures men brandishing guns
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पटना के पॉश इलाके में स्थित पारस हॉस्पिटल में देखिए कैसे 5 अपराधी आते हैं सभी के हाथों में पिस्टल है। मरीज के कमरे में घुसकर आराम से उसकी हत्या को अंजाम देकर चले जाते हैं।
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Criminal history
Attack on notorious criminal
Authorities believe the attack was carried out by members of a rival gang called the Chandan Sheru gang. The police are also looking into possible involvement of hospital security guards in the incident. Bihar's Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar, speaking to NDTV, said the hospital has robust security measures, and "even as a common visitor, you face multiple checks and are often stopped at the gate." "Thus, it is under investigation how they entered the hospital," he added.
Ongoing probe
Possible involvement of hospital security guards being looked into
The shooting has raised concerns over law and order in Patna, which has witnessed several high-profile murders recently. "I will request the governor to impose President's Rule in Bihar. Nurses, doctors — no one is safe here. This government shelters criminals and mafias," Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said, targeting the Nitish Kumar-led government. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav also questioned the safety of citizens in Bihar, asking if "anyone was safe anywhere."
Political fallout
An arrest has yet to be made
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has promised a thorough investigation into this incident and assured that those responsible will be caught and punished. According to DGP Kumar, the victim is a convicted criminal with about three dozen cases against him. "Around ten years ago, he was considered an associate of a notorious figure in Bakhsar. Recently, he was released on parole for medical treatment," he said. An arrest has yet to be made.