Patna, July17,2025
In a shocking breach of security, a group of armed assailants stormed into Paras Hospital — one of the prominent private hospitals in Patna — and gunned down an undertrial prisoner named Chandan Mishra. The hospital is located in the bustling Raja Bazar area of Bihar’s capital.
Who Was the Victim?
Chandan Mishra, a resident of Buxar district, was lodged in Patna’s Beur Jail in connection with the murder of a man named Keshari. He had been temporarily released on parole for medical treatment and was admitted to the hospital when the attack took place.
What Happened?
According to eyewitnesses, chaos erupted around the hospital premises when several gunshots were heard. Amit Kumar, who was present at the hospital with a family member, described the scene:
“We were standing outside when we saw a few people rush in. Moments later, we heard a commotion and then gunfire. People started running in panic. Police and media personnel arrived shortly after.”
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Karthikeyan Sharma, who reached the scene, stated that multiple rounds were fired.
“It appears the attack was carried out by a rival group. The number of bullets will be confirmed through the post-mortem, but it’s evident that several shots were fired inside the hospital premises.”
Political Reactions and Law & Order Concerns
The incident has reignited concerns over Bihar’s deteriorating law and order situation. Former Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took to social media platform X, writing:
“Government-backed criminals shot a patient inside the ICU. Is anyone safe in Bihar anymore? Wasn’t this the state of affairs before 2005 too?”
This isn’t an isolated case. Just days earlier, well-known Patna businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead right outside his residence near Gandhi Maidan, further fuelling public fear and political outrage.
The Bigger Picture
Attacks like these — especially in places meant to be sanctuaries of safety and healing, like hospitals — paint a grim picture of rising lawlessness. With increasing frequency of high-profile crimes, the spotlight is now firmly on the state administration’s ability to maintain order and instill public confidence.
The police investigation is underway, but the brazenness of the attack raises a troubling question: If a prisoner isn’t safe inside a hospital, who really is?
