Man Arrested For Killing Gangster At Patna Paras Hospital, All Five Accused Identified
Armed men storm Patna hospital, kill notorious gangster Chandan Mishra; police identify five shooters, including prime accused Tausif Badshah.
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Patna: The Patna police have cracked the sensational Patna's Paras Hospital murder case by arresting an accused on Tuesday, who was involved in the crime. The police have also confirmed that all five accused involved in the murder have been identified and raids are being carried out to nab them. The accused carried out a brazen daylight murder at Paras Hospital in Patna, where the five armed men stormed into the facility and shot dead a patient, identified as Chandan Mishra, who was undergoing treatment. As per the police, Chandan, a notorious criminal with dozens of murder cases against him, was out on parole on medical grounds when the incident occurred.
The attackers, believed to be members of a rival gang, entered Chandan's room on the second floor, opened fire, and then fled the scene, leaving him dead on the spot. The entire incident was captured on the hospital's CCTV cameras, which showed the gunmen pulling out their pistols, entering the cabin, and escaping after the attack. The incident, which occurred in the presence of hospital staff and security personnel, has raised serious questions about the law and order situation in the state.
The murder of Chandan Mishra is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have plagued Bihar in recent times. The state has witnessed a surge in crime rates, with back-to-back high-profile murders and gang wars reported in the past few months. The law and order situation in Bihar has been under scrutiny, with the opposition demanding action from the government to restore peace and order.
Assailants Identified, Police On Manhunt
Following the murder, the police have launched an investigation into the incident, with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikay Sharma stating that they suspect a rival gang was behind the attack. The police are probing the case with the Buxar police to identify the attackers, whose faces were recorded on the CCTV cameras.
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The police have identified five shooters involved in the murder, with Tausif Badshah, a property dealer, emerging as the prime accused. Badshah, who is also known as Tausif Khan, was seen walking in front of the group in the hospital's CCTV footage, wearing a white printed shirt and blue jeans without a cap.
Mastermind Behind The Attack
According to police sources, Badshah's gang is known to carry out contract killings, and it is suspected that he was paid to eliminate Mishra. The police have also identified four other accomplices of Badshah and are conducting raids to apprehend them. The investigation has revealed that Badshah is a graduate and has been involved in property dealing in the Fulwari Sharif area.
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As per the police, Tausif Badshah, the prime accused, is believed to be a seasoned criminal with a history of involvement in contract killings. His gang has been linked to several murders in the state, and the police have been trying to crack down on their operations. Badshah's identity as a property dealer has been used as a front for his illicit activities, which include extortion and murder.
The police have not revealed the motive behind the murder, but sources indicated that it may be linked to a long-standing rivalry between Mishra and Badshah's gangs.
Questions Raised On Bihar's Law And Order
The opposition has seized upon the incident to corner the government, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressing his outrage over the rising crime rates in the state. Paswan slammed the government for its failure to maintain law and order, saying that the situation in Bihar is spiralling out of control.
The police have launched a massive manhunt for the accused, with several teams formed to track them down. The investigation is being led by Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikay Sharma, who has assured that the culprits will be caught soon.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the law and order situation in Bihar, with opposition parties like the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress criticising the Nitish Kumar-led government. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the safety of citizens in the state, asking, "Is anyone safe anywhere in Bihar?".
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has assured that the criminals will be caught and punished strictly. Bihar's Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has also commented on the incident, stating that various measures are being taken to control crime in the state.
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