Patna witnessed two brutal murders on Thursday, once again triggering a political storm and raising serious concerns over law and order in Bihar.
The first incident took place inside a private hospital in Patna, where a convicted prisoner was shot dead in broad daylight. The victim, Chandan, a resident of Buxar district, was serving a sentence in Beur Jail for a murder conviction. He had been admitted to the hospital’s ICU for treatment while out on parole.
According to Patna Central SP Diksha, police received information around 7:30 am that gunmen had entered the hospital and opened fire on a patient. Chandan succumbed to his injuries shortly after the attack. Police suspect that the motive behind the killing could be linked to old enmity. A case has been registered, and a manhunt is underway to track down the attackers.
The chilling murder led to strong political reactions. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the state government of shielding criminals. In a post on his official X handle, he wrote, “Criminals, protected by the government, shot at a patient admitted to a Patna hospital. Is anyone safe in Bihar? Did such incidents happen before 2005, during RJD’s rule?” Yadav also visited the hospital but was reportedly denied entry by security personnel.
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav also slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government, calling for the imposition of President’s rule in the state. “Law and order have collapsed completely. People are being killed based on their caste,” he alleged.
In a separate incident that same day, another murder was reported from the Shahpur area of Patna. A man identified as Shubham alias Bunty was attacked and killed outside his residence by unidentified assailants using sharp-edged weapons. Patna City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh confirmed the murder and said that a probe is underway to identify and arrest the culprits. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
Two back-to-back murders in the state capital have sparked outrage and deepened concerns about public safety in Bihar, further intensifying political criticism of the state administration’s handling of law and order.
