July 19, 2025 | Patna/Kolkata
In a shocking development, five people from Kolkata were detained Monday on suspicion of participating in the vicious murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a Patna hospital following an intensive 72-hour manhunt. The arrests, made jointly by Bihar and West Bengal police, mark a significant breakthrough in a case that has gripped public attention due to its chilling nature and the audacity of the crime.
🔴 The Incident: A Shocking Daylight Murder in a Hospital
On July 17, panic spread through Patna’s Kurji Holy Family Hospital when several armed men entered the premises and shot gangster Chandan Mishra at point-blank range while he was undergoing medical treatment under judicial custody. The assailants, dressed as hospital visitors, reportedly escaped in minutes, leaving hospital staff and patients in a state of shock.
The killing was captured on CCTV footage, which later helped identify suspects through facial recognition technology. Police officials said the attack appeared “targeted and well-planned,” and early investigations hinted at an ongoing gang rivalry.
👮 Arrests Made in Kolkata
The joint operation was carried out in central Kolkata, where the suspects were allegedly hiding in a rented apartment. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of Bihar Police, in coordination with Kolkata Police, raided a multi-storey residential building in the Taltala area and apprehended all five accused without firing a single shot.
The arrested individuals have been identified as associates of a rival gang active in Bihar and Jharkhand. Police sources revealed that the suspects were trying to flee to Bangladesh via the porous border route — a tactic commonly used by local criminal networks.
According to police, all five will be brought to Patna on a transit remand for further interrogation.
📢 Police Statement
At a news briefing, Patna SSP Rajeev Mishra said:
“Trained criminals carried out this planned attack.” We have concrete evidence linking the arrested individuals to the crime scene. Their interrogation will help us unravel the broader conspiracy.”
He also confirmed that further arrests are possible, as the investigation now focuses on how weapons were smuggled into the hospital and if any insiders aided the attackers.
🧠 Personal Insight: Public Fear Must Not Become Normal
As someone who covers general and public interest news for sbkinews.in, I’ve reported several stories involving crime and violence. But what sets this incident apart is where it happened — a hospital, a place of healing.
This event is not just a law-and-order issue. It reflects a deep failure in security and trust. When gang rivalry spills into hospital corridors and endangers the lives of innocent patients and staff, it becomes a crisis of public safety. The swift arrests provide relief, but the core issue — systemic gaps — still needs serious attention.
🚨 Public Reaction and Political Pressure
The murder has triggered political backlash in Bihar, with opposition leaders accusing the government of allowing criminal elements to operate freely. Parts of Patna saw protests calling for swift accountability and increased hospital security.
Local residents expressed concern over the ease with which criminals carried out such a bold attack.
“If this can happen in a hospital, where are we safe?” asked a concerned citizen outside Kurji Hospital.
The incident has also prompted Bihar’s Health Department to review security protocols in all government and private hospitals where undertrial prisoners receive medical treatment.
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📌 Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for Institutional Security
While the arrests offer a moment of justice, this case has exposed glaring gaps in institutional security — particularly for sensitive criminal cases. Whether it’s gang rivalry or insider loopholes, the onus is now on the administration to ensure such acts of violence never repeat in spaces meant to save lives.
For now, the people of Bihar — and across India — wait and watch as authorities move closer to uncovering the full truth behind the Chandan Mishra hospital murder.
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