Watch | Gunfire Outside Khan Sir Coaching Centre Triggers Protest, Heavy Police Deployment

A massive crowd of students gathered outside educator Khan Sir's coaching institute near Musallahpur Haat in Bihar's Patna on Wednesday morning, a day after firing was reported outside the premises, which led to a heavy deployment of security forces in the area.

Large numbers of aspirants were seen waiting outside the coaching centre and raising slogans in protest as tension prevailed following the incident in which a security guard was reportedly injured.

"We want justice. We want security. We want security," a student told ANI outside the institute.

Speaking to ANI, SP City Diksha said, "The individuals involved appear to be associated with the coaching centre located across the street. Everything is currently being verified; formal complaints are being recorded, and further proceedings are underway…”

“All video footage is being thoroughly scrutinised, and everything is being verified... We have received reports that one person was injured. They are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital... The CCTV footage is being analysed; so far, 10 to 12 individuals have been identified…,” she added.

Why Did Khan Sir Allege a Conspiracy Behind the Patna Coaching Institute Attack?

Speaking to ANI on the incident, Khan Sir alleged a conspiracy and claimed rivalry among coaching centres behind the attack.

"It's jealousy. It's a nexus. Why so few children? If so many children are getting results at such a low cost, then somewhere or the other, the businessmen who are entering in the guise of teachers, otherwise, what were we doing?” Khan sir said.

He said the incident took place while classes were underway inside the institute. "We were tired of it all day. Look, so much happened at that time. We were inside the chamber. The teachers were taking the class. The guard was asked. He said, sir, I don't understand anything. So much was beaten and broken. I don't understand."

Responding to questions on security and police presence, he said both self-protection and police response were necessary.

"Look, both these things have to be done. One is self-protection. It is obvious that the police do not stay together. It will take time for them to come. The police have come. It is not that the police have not come yet. They are still on campus. But they come in such a planned way. And you will see the guard. He is 20-25 years old,” he added.

He demanded strict action from authorities and alleged the victim was brutally assaulted. "We will tell the police to take strict action. And we will show you how he was killed. Look at this. It is covered in blood. If you see, it is completely covered in blood."

Calling the act "shameless," he added, "He is doing it shamelessly. What will people think? And this is such a low act. If you have any jealousy or if a person is doing something wrong, then do all these things. Education is important to everyone. Everyone should have the right to it. The poorest child should study. So we promote this only."

(With inputs from ANI)