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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Patna hospital murder: New footage shows gunmen celebrating on street after mafia-style ICU hitjob
NEW DELHI: A day after a shocking CCTV video captured a gang executing a patient inside Patna's Paras Hospital, a fresh clip has surfaced showing the suspected killers fleeing and celebrating openly on the streets gun in hand. The new footage, shared widely on social media, shows an empty road in Patna. Moments later, a motorbike appears carrying three men. The person seated in the middle, holding a firearm, raises his hand in what appears to be a celebratory gesture. Twenty-seven seconds later, a second bike with three more men rides past the same spot. The video has added to growing outrage over Bihar's law and order situation, especially in light of the brazen daylight hospital killing. — prateekbajpai07 (@prateekbajpai07) The victim, 36-year-old Chandan Mishra a murder convict serving life at Beur Jail was on medical parole and receiving treatment at Paras Hospital when he was gunned down on Thursday morning. CCTV footage from the hospital showed five armed men walking calmly into the ICU, opening fire, and fleeing without any resistance. 'This is a very sad incident because it happened inside Paras, a hospital with its own security system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo The criminals breached it completely and went inside,' Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar had said earlier, adding the security arrangements at the facility are now under review. Police believe the murder was the result of a gang rivalry. 'Chandan Mishra, resident of Buxar, was out on parole for medical treatment. The rival gang shot him. We are identifying members of the Chandan Sheru gang,' said Patna SSP Kartikay Sharma. Six suspects have reportedly been detained from Patna and Buxar. The Congress shared the video on social media with the caption, 'Bihar's 'Goon Rule'... Watch this video and understand how fearless criminals are in Bihar.' The party claimed 46 murders have occurred in the last 17 days. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asked, 'Is anyone safe in Bihar? Did such an incident happen before 2005?' He ridiculed Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha for boasting about cracking down on criminals while 'they roam freely.' Meanwhile, Independent MP Pappu Yadav, who was stopped from entering the hospital, claimed the shooting was caste-linked and demanded President's Rule. 'Nurses, doctors, no one is safe in Bihar… There is no such thing as administration,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Oppn slams govt over hospital killing
Patna: The opposition in Bihar on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led govt over the law and order situation after a convicted prisoner was shot dead inside a private hospital in Patna. Citing the daylight murder as evidence of administrative collapse, several political leaders expressed alarm at the state's deteriorating security environment. Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, met governor Arif Mohammed Khan and demanded the imposition of President's Rule. "The entire system has collapsed in Bihar. The only option left is the imposition of President's Rule in the state," he told the reporters. Yadav alleged that Bihar is currently governed not by CM Nitish Kumar but by "the BJP and bureaucrats," adding, "There is nothing left in Bihar except for the fact that the politics of leaders go unhindered. " Leader of opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav echoed the concern. "The law and order situation has completely gone out of order in Bihar. Today itself, as many as five murders took place by 12 noon. No one is safe here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What's Really Going On in These 45 Unbelievable Photos? Click Here Undo Criminals can shoot someone even inside a hospital room," he said. Reacting to it, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar reminded Tejashwi of a similar incident under the RJD-led govt. "Brij Bihari Prasad, a minister in the then Rabri Devi govt, was gunned down under judicial custody within the premises of a govt hospital in Patna. You must know," Kumar said.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Puneet Kumar Goel appointed Manipur chief secretary, 4th since ethnic conflict erupted in May 2023
The move to recall Singh to the Centre has raised eyebrows in bureaucratic circles as he was considered close to Manipur Governor A.K. Bhalla. During his short stint in Manipur, he had ensured coordination between different government agencies and worked with the security establishment to improve the law and order situation. Goel is the fourth IAS officer to be appointed the chief secretary of Manipur since May 2023, when ethnic conflict broke out in the state between the non-tribal Meiteis and the tribal Kuki-Zo communities, claiming over 260 lives and displacing 60,000 people. New Delhi: The Centre has named Puneet Kumar Goel, a 1991 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, as the new chief secretary of Manipur, replacing Prashant Kumar Singh, a 1993 batch Manipur cadre IAS officer, who was appointed to the top post just six months ago. Singh has been appointed Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, in place of Goel, who was holding the charge before being sent to Manipur. The latter has also served as chief secretary of Goa. Goel's appointment comes at a time when the Centre is engaged in talks with political and civil society groups in the state to restore normalcy and install a popular government. The Centre had imposed President's Rule in Manipur in February, four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as chief minister. But the assembly, where the BJP continues to be in majority, was kept in suspended animation. There have been vociferous demands from the BJP MLAs for installation of a government for a while now but with the party a divided house, the Centre is not too confident if it's the right time to stake claim. Though no large-scale violence has been reported in the state since the imposition of President's Rule, the situation continues to be fragile. The ethnic conflict has led to a complete segregation of the two ethnic communities in the state. The non-tribal Meiteis fled from the hills and returned to the Valley while the tribal Kukis moved to the hill districts. Even the two national highways—NH 2 and NH 37—that were closed since the ethnic violence erupted in May 2023 continue to remain out of bounds. Prior to Prashant Kumar, another Manipur cadre IAS Vineet Joshi was the chief secretary. Joshi was called back after a year-and-a-half as chief secretary and appointed higher education secretary. Joshi was sent to the state just days after violent clashes began in May 2023. He had replaced the then chief secretary, Rajesh Kumar. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: Manipur: 10 suspected Kuki militants killed, 'war-like' ammo stockpile seized in Assam Rifles op
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel appointed as new Chief Secretary of Manipur
Guwahati: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel , a 1991-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Manipur . Dr. Goel succeeds Prashant Kumar Singh a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, who held the post for exactly six months before being reassigned. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February this year. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking Project Management Artificial Intelligence Data Science MCA PGDM Public Policy Degree Technology others CXO Operations Management Finance Others Data Analytics Healthcare Digital Marketing healthcare Data Science Product Management Cybersecurity Leadership MBA Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Dr. Goel, who previously served as the Chief Secretary of Goa, brings a wealth of administrative experience across Union Territories and northeastern states. His posting to Manipur was facilitated through an inter-cadre deputation from AGMUT to the Manipur cadre, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs order dated July 16. His appointment comes at a time when the state is grappling with ongoing ethnic unrest and complex rehabilitation efforts and is being seen as a strategic move to ensure stability and effective governance. Outgoing Chief Secretary Singh has now been appointed Secretary of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, the position formerly held by Dr. Goel. Singh's short tenure in Manipur was marked by sensitive handling of socio-political challenges and his public commitment to rehabilitate all inmates of relief camps by December 2025. Live Events A senior official in Manipur said, "This high-level administrative change comes as Manipur awaits a critical decision from the Centre on whether to extend President's Rule beyond August 13". Singh was appointed Manipur Chief Secretary in January this year replacing Vineet Joshi, who was then appointed as Union Higher Education Secretary. Singh was then working as the New and Renewable Energy Secretary. The senior official said that Goel's reputation for steady leadership and policy execution is expected to be crucial in managing the state's volatile landscape and delivering on urgent development and humanitarian commitments. More than 260 people have been killed and around 70,000 people of different communities rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between the Meiteis and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities since May 3. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13, four days after the resignation of N. Biren Singh from the Chief Minister's post. Census Th. Chitra Devi, Director of Census Operations, Manipur, called on Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The Director briefed the Governor about the update on the preparations and activities undertaken by the department for the upcoming Census 2027, scheduled to commence in April 2026. She also highlighted the administrative and managerial challenges faced by the directorate and sought the Government's support. The Governor assured his support to address these issues to ensure smooth conduct of census operation in the state.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress seeks Odisha CM's resignation over college student's death, imposition of President's Rule
Demanding the resignation of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the death of the college student in Balasore district, Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said President's Rule must be imposed in the State "like Manipur". Ms. Lamba, who arrived in the state to meet the victim's family, alleged that she died due to the failure of the system in Odisha. "As the Chief Minister is the head of the system, he should resign and President's Rule should be imposed in the State," she said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi had himself earlier demanded imposition of President's Rule in Rajasthan, alleging women and girls were not safe in the state," she claimed. Ms. Lamba said the Congress-led opposition had pressed for the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur and will demand it in Odisha during the upcoming Lok Sabha session. She claimed that the Chief Minister has no experience in running the government and has "failed" in one year. "The CM has put up big posters of him with PM Modi across the state. But the reality is that entire Odisha is moving towards destruction and no woman or girl is safe in the state," she alleged. "At least the PM should have posted a tweet in Odia, paying tributes to the victim and offering condolences to her family. The victim was associated with the ABVP, the students' wing of the RSS," she claimed. The Congress will continue the fight for the safety of the state's women, she added.
