Khan Sir Gets Anticipatory Bail In Coaching Centre Dispute; Security Guards Also Granted Relief

Patna: Patna's famous teacher and online educator Khan sir has got relief from arrest for the time being in the coaching center firing case. Patna court granted him anticipatory bail. In the same case, three other people associated with his coaching institute have also got relief. After the court order, the threat of immediate arrest of Khan sir has been averted, however, the investigation of the case will continue as before and he will have to cooperate in the investigation if needed.

After which incident was the case registered?

The controversy started in June when the atmosphere deteriorated after an altercation between some people outside Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna. Within no time the dispute took a violent turn and incidents of vandalism were reported in the premises. There was also an allegation of firing during this period. After the video of the incident went viral on social media, the police took cognisance of the entire matter and registered an FIR and started investigation.

What arguments were put forward in the court?

During the hearing, the defense told the court that Khan sir had no direct role in the firing incident. His lawyer said that the security personnel had tried to control the situation during the incident and Khan sir was not involved in any illegal activity. It was also said that he has fully cooperated with the investigating agencies and did not tamper with the evidence or try to influence the investigation at any stage.

At what stage has the police investigation reached?

Police have already arrested two security guards involved in the incident. The weapons recovered during the investigation have been sent for forensic testing to clarify the circumstances under which the firing took place. Apart from this, CCTV footage of the incident site, viral videos and statements of eyewitnesses have also been made part of the investigation. Officials say that the next step will be taken only after investigating all the facts.

What will be the effect of getting anticipatory bail?

Getting anticipatory bail from the court does not mean that the case is over. This only means that Khan sir will not be arrested immediately during the investigation. They will have to follow the conditions set by the court and will have to appear whenever the investigating agency calls them. If new facts emerge in the investigation, further legal process will proceed on the same basis.

Now what will happen next in the case?

The investigating agencies are now matching forensic reports, electronic evidence and statements of witnesses. After this the police will file their final report in the court. At the same time, despite getting relief from the court, the case registered against Khan sir and other accused is still intact. In the coming days, based on the direction of the investigation and the available evidence, it will be decided what further legal action will be taken in this matter.