In a chilling display of audacity, five armed men entered Patna’s Paras Hospital on July 17, 2025, and shot dead life-term convict Chandan Mishra, who was receiving medical treatment on parole. Caught on CCTV, the incident has stirred alarm about law and order in Bihar, especially with elections looming.
📲 The Incident: Caught on Camera
According to CCTV footage, the five assailants—some masked—walk calmly through the ICU corridors, pull open the door to room 209, fire multiple shots at Mishra, and escape swiftly, likely on motorcycles. They showed chilling composure, firing at close range before leaving undisturbed.
They entered around 7:15 AM local time, targeting Mishra just hours before his scheduled parole end date of July 18.
⚖️ Who Was Chandan Mishra?
- Origin: From Buxar district, Bihar.
- Criminal history: Convicted in the 2011 murder of businessman Rajendra Kesari and linked to over two dozen FIRs, including murder, extortion, and arms offenses.
- Parole: Granted for medical reasons, he had just undergone liver surgery and was recovering in an ICU cabin at Paras Hospital.
🔫 Who’s Behind the Attack?
Early investigations point to a rival gang, led by a figure known as Sheru, allegedly a former associate turned enemy. Police are working with officers in Buxar and Bhagalpur to identify and capture the shooters seen in the footage.
🏛️ Security Breach & Collusion Suspected
The attackers appear to have entered a zone with strict security protocols, including frisking, raising suspicions. Senior law enforcement officials are probing whether Paras hospital staff were complicit. Questions loom: How did five armed men enter an ICU without resistance?
📉 Fallout: Lawlessness Under Scrutiny
This brazen attack has triggered political turmoil:
- RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned whether “anyone is safe in Bihar,” demanding accountability .
- The JD(U) BJP coalition responded by citing past crimes—even the 1998 murder of a minister in IGIMS—as proof that Bihar has long faced gang violence.
- Security lapses have caused public outrage, with concerns rising ahead of state elections.
🚨 Ongoing Investigations & Law Enforcement Measures
- Police actions: Numerous individuals detained for questioning; CCTV footage being analyzed; forensic teams collecting evidence.
- Manhunt deployed: Officers suspect the shooters fled toward Buxar, prompting coordinated searches.
- Hospital security probe: Authorities are scrutinizing guard rosters, access logs, and scrambling to plug security gaps.
📊 Why It Matters
This incident is not isolated; it underscores broader systemic issues in Bihar’s crime landscape:
- Deteriorating state of law: The ease with which gangsters storm a hospital signals significant weakening of public safety.
- Impact on everyday life: Even civilians fear for safety in public institutions.
- Political ramifications: With elections approaching, opposition parties are using the chaos to attack the ruling coalition.
🔜 What Lies Ahead?
- Arrests imminent: Based on forensic and CCTV leads, there are high hopes of catching the shooters.
- Security overhaul: Hospitals may implement stricter entry protocols and 24×7 surveillance.
- Political drama unfolds: Opposition calls for President’s rule are expected; the government vows a crackdown.
✅ Final Words
The Patna’s Paras hospital shootout is a wake-up call for Bihar’s administration. When even medical sanctuaries like ICUs are unsafe, it reflects a deep governance crisis. As investigations progress, it’s vital that:
- Justice is served swiftly,
- Security is dramatically improved,
- Criminals are held accountable regardless of political connections.
This isn’t just a crime story; it’s a glaring symptom of a state struggling with law enforcement—one that demands urgent and serious reforms before more lives are lost.
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