Patna, June 9, 2026: A Patna court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, in connection with an FIR registered against him over alleged firing at his coaching institute on June 2.
The interim relief comes as Khan Sir pursues anticipatory bail in the case, which involves charges of abetment to attempted murder and provisions of the Arms Act.
The order gives temporary protection to the founder of Khan Global Studies amid an ongoing probe into a violent clash at the institute in Patna’s Musallahpur Hat area under Kadamkuan police station.
Khan Sir has not been arrested so far and is cooperating with the investigation, according to his legal team.
The incident dates back to the night of June 2, when a group of 15 to 20 unidentified persons allegedly vandalised Khan Global Studies and damaged property, including billboards and banners. A security guard was also allegedly assaulted.
CCTV footage and videos from the spot showed chaos, stone-pelting and a scuffle involving institute staff.
Following the attack, two private security guards associated with the institute allegedly fired shots in the air. Patna Police later verified the videos and arrested the two guards. They were booked under relevant sections of the Arms Act and sent to judicial custody after weapons were seized for forensic examination.
During interrogation, the arrested guards reportedly told investigators that they acted on instructions from Khan Sir. One statement allegedly claimed that he told them, “You fire the shots, I will handle the rest.”
Based on these claims, Patna Police registered a fresh FIR at Kadamkuan police station on June 5, naming Khan Sir, the two guards and unidentified persons.
The charges include Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for abetment and multiple provisions of the Arms Act, including Sections 25(9), 27 and 35.
Khan Sir has maintained that the firing was in self-defence to protect lives and property after an unprovoked attack on his institute and security guard.
His lawyer, Arvind Kumar Mahuar, has described the FIR as “part of a conspiracy to defame him” and said the educator will fully cooperate with the law.
Patna Superintendent of Police Kartikeya Sharma had earlier confirmed that Khan Sir was named in the FIR and would be questioned. The educator was later interrogated by police.
Khan Sir’s legal team moved the Patna Civil Court for anticipatory bail. He reportedly appeared before the court in connection with the plea amid heavy security outside the institute and large gatherings of students in his support.
The district judge’s decision to grant interim protection gives him relief while the bail application is heard further.
The two arrested guards have also sought bail. Their pleas are being examined separately.
Faisal Khan, professionally known as Khan Sir, is one of India’s most prominent educators and YouTubers. Based in Patna, he is known for coaching students preparing for competitive examinations.
Born in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, he comes from a modest background. His father was a contractor and his mother a homemaker. He completed his schooling in Uttar Pradesh before earning a BSc, MSc and MA in Geography from the University of Allahabad.
Khan Sir later moved to Patna and started teaching small batches of students preparing for exams such as UPSC, SSC and Bihar Public Service Commission.
He founded Khan GS Research Centre, later known as Khan Global Studies, which gained wide popularity for its affordable fees, accessible teaching style and online content. His YouTube channel has millions of subscribers and became a key resource for students, especially during the pandemic.
Khan Sir is widely followed in Bihar and beyond for offering low-cost education and free resources to students from modest backgrounds.
However, Patna’s competitive coaching industry has seen occasional rivalries and tensions between institutes. Police and the state government had earlier indicated plans to frame a policy to curb such clashes.
The case has triggered debate on social media, with supporters calling Khan Sir a “voice of millions” and alleging harassment of an educator who challenged the “education mafia”. Others have called for a fair probe into the firing incident.
The Bihar government has taken note of rising rivalries in the coaching sector. The education minister has said a policy will soon be framed to prevent such incidents.
As the investigation continues, police are examining all angles, including the motive behind the initial attack and the sequence of events captured on CCTV. Forensic reports on the seized weapons are awaited.
