A violent turf war in Patna’s cutthroat coaching industry has engulfed one of India’s most beloved educators. Faisal Khan — known to millions as Khan Sir — now faces an FIR over alleged firing as police intensify their probe into the June 2 attack on his Khan Global Studies institute.
Key Highlights
- On June 2, 2026, a group of 15–20 people vandalised Khan Global Studies (KGS) in Patna’s Musallahpur Haat area, assaulting a security guard and damaging the premises
- Five to six gunshots were reported near the institute during the attack
- CCTV footage allegedly shows two private security guards of KGS opening aerial fire during the clash
- Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma confirmed Khan Sir (Faisal Khan) has been named in the FIR under attempt-to-murder and Arms Act charges
- Rival coaching operator Roshan Anand (Gyan Bindu) was identified as the prime accused in the vandalism and has been arrested
- Anand alleges Khan Sir staged the entire attack as a publicity stunt to frame him
- Khan Sir is yet to be arrested; reports suggest he is likely to surrender before a Patna civil court
- Heavy police deployment continues outside the KGS institute; students staged protests in support of Khan Sir
The Patna Police have named popular educator Faisal Khan — widely known as Khan Sir — in an FIR connected to a violent clash at his Khan Global Studies (KGS) institute, in a case that began with a brazen act of vandalism and has now spiralled into allegations of firing, conspiracy, and coaching-industry rivalry.
Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma confirmed that Khan Sir’s name has been included in the FIR related to the vandalism and subsequent firing incident at KGS. The development came days after a group of 15 to 20 people allegedly vandalised the premises on the night of June 2, 2026, damaged office property, tore down promotional posters, and assaulted a security guard on duty.
What Happened on the Night of June 2
The incident unfolded in the Musallahpur Haat area of Patna — one of the city’s most densely competitive zones for government exam coaching. According to initial reports, five to six gunshots were fired near the grounds of the KGS institute. Attackers completely vandalised the facility’s front office before fleeing the scene. One of Khan Sir’s private security guards suffered injuries and was rushed to a local hospital.
Preliminary assessments by local authorities pointed immediately toward a cutthroat power struggle for dominance in the local student market. In the immediate aftermath, Khan Sir stepped out to address angry students who had gathered outside the institute in protest. He claimed publicly that people associated with a rival coaching institute were behind the attack.
Security personnel stand guard during protests staged by students after the coaching institute of educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones.— PTI dispatch from Patna, June 3, 2026
The CCTV Twist: Firing From Inside KGS
The case took a dramatic turn when CCTV footage and videos surfaced that allegedly show two private security guards employed by KGS opening aerial fire during the clash, not the outside attackers. Based on these visuals and statements gathered during their preliminary inquiry, the police registered a case against Khan Sir, alleging that the firing was carried out on his instructions.
Khan Sir has been booked under charges relating to attempted murder and the Arms Act. Multiple police teams have reportedly been conducting raids to locate him for questioning, while a heavy police presence has been deployed outside the coaching institute.
The Two Versions: A Coaching War or a Staged Drama?
Khan Sir’s Claim
He and his supporters maintain that the attack was orchestrated by rivals in the coaching industry who felt threatened by KGS’s massive reach and low-cost model. His students rallied strongly behind him, staging demonstrations outside the institute.
Roshan Anand’s Counter-Claim
The operator of rival institute Gyan Bindu fiercely denied orchestrating the attack. Anand alleges Khan Sir staged the entire incident as a publicity stunt — a calculated conspiracy to frame competitors. He claims no real bullets were fired by any external attackers, and that KGS’s own guards discharged the weapon to simulate an attack.
Faced with two conflicting versions of events, Patna Police have officially registered a case against Khan Sir based on the statements gathered, and detectives are subjecting seized CCTV footage to forensic analysis to verify the trajectory of the gunfire and identify the individuals involved in the vandalism.
Who Is Khan Sir?
Faisal Khan, known nationwide as Khan Sir, is one of India’s most recognisable educators and online teaching personalities. Based in Patna, he rose to national prominence through a unique teaching style that combines humour, simple language, and relatable examples to explain complex topics. He runs the Khan GS Research Centre and Khan Global Studies, institutions that provide coaching for UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence services, and various state government recruitment examinations. His YouTube channel — Khan GS Research Centre — is among the most-followed educational channels in the country.
This is not the first time Khan Sir has found himself at the centre of controversy. In January 2022, an FIR was registered against several coaching teachers including Khan in connection with protests related to the Railway Recruitment Board exams. In December 2024, he participated in agitations over changes to the Bihar Public Service Commission examination.
Timeline of Events
Sequence of Events
June 2, 2026 Night 15–20 attackers vandalise KGS premises in Musallahpur Haat, Patna. Gunshots were fired; a security guard was injured.
June 3, 2026, Khan Sir addresses agitated students outside his institute. Claims rival coaching institute behind the attack. Police begin investigation.
June 4–5, 2026 CCTV footage surfaces allegedly showing KGS security guards firing. Police identify Roshan Anand (Gyan Bindu) as the prime accused in vandalism; he is arrested and sent to jail.
June 5, 2026, Patna SSP confirms Khan Sir is named in FIR under attempt-to-murder and Arms Act. Multiple police teams launch a search operation for Khan Sir.
June 6, 2026, Suspense prevails over whether Khan Sir will surrender before a Patna civil court. Heavy police deployment continues around KGS. Forensic analysis of CCTV footage underway.
Police Appeal for Calm; Students Agitated
The incident has triggered significant tension between students associated with rival coaching institutes. In view of the growing unrest, police have appealed to students not to be influenced by rumours or provocation and to maintain peace while expressing their concerns. Large groups of students loyal to Khan Sir continued to gather outside the KGS institute in solidarity.
As the forensic examination of CCTV footage proceeds and police close in on a final account of events, the case has thrown a harsh light on the fiercely competitive world of Patna’s coaching industry — one where market dominance is not always decided only in classrooms.
