Education Under Fire in Patna

THE alarming assault on the Khan Global Coaching Institute in Patna on Tuesday night is a shocking reminder of how ugly corporate greed can become when it infiltrates the sacred space of education. A crowd of around twenty individuals, allegedly linked to a rival coaching centre, pelted stones, smashed property, and brutally assaulted an innocent security guard, who is now fighting a severe head injury in hospital. While the prompt arrest of three suspects, including a rival director, shows efficient policing, the deeper issue is far more unsettling. Faisal Khan, affectionately known across India as ‘Khan Sir’, has long been a target for greedy competitors simply because he dares to make high-quality education truly affordable. For years, his heavily subsidized fees “sometimes as low as £2” have broken down the financial barriers preventing underprivileged youths from clearing competitive civil and police exams.

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Born into a humble family with a strong sense of public service, Khan Sir chose the classroom over a traditional corporate career to become a genuine lifeline for millions. Launching his institute to help those left behind by the expensive, commercialized coaching industry, his witty, local teaching style quickly turned his YouTube channel into an absolute national phenomenon. His massive online presence and his recent success in coaching thousands of students into the Bihar Police have clearly frustrated a corrupt network of commercial operators who view education merely as a balance sheet. This violent attack was not just a random act of vandalism; it was a deliberate, desperate attempt to bully a dedicated educator who completely refuses to exploit poor families for profit.

The Bihar government’s promise to formulate a regulatory policy within three months is a welcome step, but immediate, iron-clad protection must be given to institutions that serve the public good. Education should never be treated like a ruthless corporate battlefield where stones and intimidation are used to crush fair competition. We must strongly condemn these attackers and demand that the police hunt down every single person involved in this cowardly act. Khan Sir’s absolute resilience shows that the true value of education lies in uplifting the community, not in squeezing money out of desperate, struggling parents.

This unfortunate event carries a profound and timely lesson for conflict-torn regions across the world, such as Lamka town in Manipur. Ever since the devastating ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, local families have endured unimaginable hardships, leaving young students displaced, deeply traumatized, and financially broken. In these testing times, coaching institutes in Lamka must draw great inspiration from Khan Sir’s noble philosophy. Instead of focusing on profit, local educators should step up as community healers by offering heavy fee concessions and free remedial classes to these vulnerable children. True education must always be a beacon of hope, safety, and unwavering support, especially when society is struggling to rebuild itself.

~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 04.06.2026

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