Khan Sir FIR: NDA demands action on coaching mafia, Pappu Yadav cries targeting
Synopsis
An FIR against Khan Sir — one of India's most-followed educators — has exposed a fault line between the NDA's law-and-order framing and the opposition's claim of political targeting. With bodyguards allegedly firing rifles on his instruction, the case raises urgent questions about the unchecked power and political entanglements of India's booming coaching industry.
Key Takeaways
An FIR has been registered against educator Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) , his two arrested bodyguards, and unidentified others over a 2 June disturbance in Patna's Kadamkuan area.
Arrested bodyguards allegedly told police they fired .315-bore rifles on Khan's instructions, according to police sources.
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said police have been given a 'free hand' by CM Samrat Choudhary to act against lawbreakers.
BJP leader TR Srinivas demanded an SIT probe into coaching institutes across Bihar, Rajasthan, and Delhi .
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav alleged Khan Sir is being 'personally targeted' and questioned why the educator is being implicated for his guards' actions.
An FIR has been registered against popular YouTuber and educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, following a disturbance at a coaching institute in Patna's Kadamkuan area on 2 June. The case has drawn sharp political reactions, with NDA leaders demanding a crackdown on the 'coaching mafia' while Purnea MP Pappu Yadav alleged that the educator is being personally targeted.
What the FIR Alleges
The FIR names Faisal Khan, his two arrested security guards, and other unidentified individuals in connection with the 2 June incident at the Kadamkuan coaching centre. According to police sources, the two bodyguards — both in custody — allegedly told investigators during questioning that they fired their .315-bore rifles on Khan's instructions. The guards have been arrested; Khan himself has not been taken into custody as of the filing of this report.
NDA's Position: Law Is Equal for All
Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sanjay Saraogi said: 'Whoever breaks the law will face the consequences. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has made it clear that the police have been given a free hand to act.' He added: 'No matter how powerful or ordinary a person may be, the law is the same for everyone, and anyone who violates it will be held accountable.'
Janata Dal (United) chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar echoed that position, warning that anyone attempting to 'strain the mental health of students' would face legal consequences.
BJP leader TR Srinivas went further, alleging the existence of a broad coaching network operating as a political vehicle. 'This is a very big coaching mafia, which is spread not only in Bihar but in Rajasthan, Delhi and everywhere,' he said. Srinivas called on the Union Education Minister and the chief ministers of Bihar, Rajasthan, and other states to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe such institutes. He accused coaching centres of using educational platforms as a 'shield' for delivering speeches critical of the government.
Opposition Pushback: Targeting Allegation
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav acknowledged that a significant share of coaching centres operate improperly — 'nearly 60–70 per cent of coaching centres are functioning improperly, and they are the ones indulging in conspiracies,' he told reporters — but drew a distinction between institutional wrongdoing and individual culpability. 'Mistake happened by his bodyguards, then why is Khan being involved in all this?' Yadav asked, asserting that Khan is being 'personally targeted.' He also appealed to students not to spread misinformation on social media platforms such as Instagram.
Broader Context: Coaching Institutes Under Scrutiny
The Kadamkuan incident is the latest flashpoint in a growing national debate over the regulation of private coaching institutes. Bihar is home to a large and influential coaching industry, and the sector has faced recurring questions about its political influence, safety standards, and the welfare of students. Notably, this episode follows a series of incidents at coaching centres across India — including a deadly flooding incident at a Delhi coaching institute in 2024 — that have intensified calls for regulatory oversight. The allegation that bodyguards fired weapons on an educator's instruction, if proven, would mark a serious escalation in the conduct associated with the sector.
As the investigation continues, all eyes will be on whether Bihar Police file a chargesheet against Khan Sir directly, and whether the Centre responds to the SIT demand.
Point of View
Rajasthan, and Delhi — suggests this is less about one FIR and more about reining in a sector that has cultivated mass student followings independent of party structures. The 'coaching mafia' framing is convenient, but it risks obscuring a legitimate question: if bodyguards indeed fired weapons in a civilian area, that is a serious law-and-order failure regardless of the employer's popularity. Pappu Yadav's defence, meanwhile, conflates institutional critique with personal persecution. The real accountability gap is regulatory — India still lacks a binding national framework for private coaching institutes, and this case will test whether political will exists to create one.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has an FIR been filed against Khan Sir?
An FIR was registered against educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, following a disturbance at a coaching institute in Patna's Kadamkuan area on 2 June. Police sources say his two arrested bodyguards allegedly claimed they fired .315-bore rifles on his instructions during questioning.
What action have NDA leaders demanded over the Khan Sir case?
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi stated that police have been given a free hand by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to act. BJP leader TR Srinivas separately demanded that the Union Education Minister and chief ministers of Bihar, Rajasthan, and other states form an SIT to investigate coaching institutes.
Why does MP Pappu Yadav say Khan Sir is being targeted?
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav argued that while mistakes by Khan Sir's bodyguards are acknowledged, the educator himself should not be held responsible for their actions. He alleged Khan is being 'personally targeted' and questioned the basis for implicating him directly.
What is the broader concern about coaching institutes raised by this case?
BJP leader TR Srinivas alleged that a large coaching network operates across Bihar, Rajasthan, and Delhi, using educational platforms to deliver politically influential content. The case has reignited calls for regulatory oversight of private coaching centres, which currently operate without a binding national framework.
Have Khan Sir's bodyguards been arrested?
Yes, two of Khan Sir's security guards have been arrested in connection with the 2 June incident. They are among those named in the FIR, along with Khan Sir and other unidentified persons.
