Gangs of Bihar: 5 Armed Men Storm Patna Hospital, Shoot Patient Dead in Chilling Broad-Daylight Murder
Chandan Mishra, a hardened criminal with dozens of murder cases against him, was out on parole on medical grounds
Five armed men enter a Bihar hospital, casually walk into a patient’s room, pump bullets into him and escape. This is not a movie. This is Bihar’s horrifying reality. The CCTV cameras at the hospital captured the five shooters pulling out their guns, opening the cabin’s door, and then escaping. The target, Chandan Mishra, died during treatment.
Mishra, a hardened criminal with dozens of murder cases against him, was out on parole on medical grounds. He was admitted to Patna’s Paras Hospital, where the shooting took place this morning. Police believe that a rival gang is behind the chilling attack.
“A criminal named Chandan Mishra, resident of Buxar district, against whom dozens of cases of murder are registered, was transferred from Buxar to Bhagalpur jail. Chandan was on parole and admitted to Paras Hospital for treatment. The rival gang shot him. He is undergoing treatment, and with the help of the Buxar police, we are identifying the members of the rival gang, Chandan Sheru gang,” Kartikay Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police, told the media after the shooting. Mishra later succumbed to his injuries. Police have said they are also investigating whether the hospital’s security guards were involved in the incident.
The hospital shooting has yet again spotlighted the law and order situation in the Bihar capital, which has made headlines for multiple cases of murder in the past few weeks. Among those killed are businessmen Gopal Khemka, BJP leader Surendra Kewat and lawyer Jitendra Mahato.
The Nitish Kumar-led JDU-BJP government is on the back foot as the rising crime graph has given ammunition to the Opposition RJD and Congress to target the state government months ahead of state polls. In the aftermath of the hospital shooting, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has questioned the Bihar government if “anyone was safe anywhere” in the state. “Government-backed criminals stormed into the ICU and shot a patient admitted to the hospital. Is anyone safe anywhere in Bihar? Has this happened before 2005?” he asked.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has assured that the criminals would be caught. “Such an incident is unfortunate. It will be thoroughly investigated and the criminal will not be spared. The Chief Minister of Bihar has said the criminal will be caught and strictly punished.”
The cold-blooded killing occurred at Nirala Hospital, located in the bustling Kankarbagh area of Patna, around 1:30 PM. According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary CCTV footage reviewed by police, the five men entered the hospital premises posing as visitors. They reached the ward where the victim was being treated and fired multiple shots, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Munna Kumar, a 28-year-old man reportedly involved in past criminal cases, including extortion and assault. He had been admitted to the hospital two days prior after sustaining injuries in a previous altercation.
Senior police officials believe that this could be a revenge killing linked to gang rivalry, possibly a continuation of ongoing turf wars in Patna’s criminal underworld. Sources say Munna was associated with a local gang operating in the Kankarbagh and Rajendra Nagar areas, which has been under police watch for the last few months.
Speaking to the media, Patna SSP Rajeev Mishra confirmed the killing and said:
“Five men, armed and seemingly well-coordinated, entered the hospital around 1:30 PM and shot a patient multiple times. We are investigating the incident from all angles. CCTV footage is being analyzed and raids are being conducted to apprehend the accused.”
The brazen killing inside a medical facility has triggered widespread fear and outrage. Patients, doctors, and staff members were left terrified, with many running out of the building in panic. Doctors at Nirala Hospital have temporarily suspended operations and emergency services citing security concerns.
A nurse who witnessed the shooting recounted:“We thought they were just visiting someone. Suddenly, they pulled out weapons, pushed a few people aside, and opened fire. It was terrifying—like a scene out of a movie.”
The incident has sparked a political firestorm in Bihar. Opposition leaders have slammed the Nitish Kumar-led state government over the deteriorating law and order situation.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav tweeted:
“No one is safe in Bihar—not on the streets, not in hospitals. Criminals have no fear of police or the law. This is Jungle Raj 2.0.”
In response, the state government has ordered an urgent review of hospital security protocols and directed police to track down the killers within 48 hours. Additional police presence has been deployed at key hospitals across Patna.
This gruesome murder adds to the growing list of violent crimes in Bihar in recent months. From daylight robberies and highway shootings to contract killings, the state has seen a sharp rise in gangster activity, especially in urban areas like Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur.
As per NCRB data, over 1,200 murder cases were reported in Bihar last year, with Patna contributing a significant share. Law enforcement officials blame the rise in crimes on inter-gang rivalries, lack of surveillance infrastructure, and political patronage to certain criminal elements.
As police continue to investigate the daylight murder inside Nirala Hospital, the incident has reignited calls for urgent reform in Bihar’s policing system, enhanced security in public institutions, and crackdown on gang networks operating with apparent impunity.
For now, residents of Patna are left grappling with fear and uncertainty—wondering how long before another “Gangs of Bihar” act plays out in yet another public space.
