Planned hit? Gangster's killers knew Patna hospital layout, faulty lock helped

Fresh details have surfaced in the daylight killing of Chandan Mishra, a convicted murderer and gangster who was shot dead inside Paras Hospital in Patna on Thursday. Officials have found that the six-member gang that executed the killing had conducted detailed groundwork and knew the hospital's layout thoroughly.

According to officials, a total of six assailants arrived at Paras Hospital on two motorcycles to execute the murder. Five of them, all armed, entered the hospital while one accomplice waited outside.

Sources said the shooting was led by Tauseef Badshah, a known criminal with a previous prison record. Badshah was reportedly familiar with every corner of Paras Hospital, having frequently visited the facility while a close associate was undergoing long-term treatment there.

Before carrying out the attack, the shooters were initially stopped at the hospital's emergency gate by security personnel, who demanded gate passes. However, none of the five men had passes. They then slipped in through the OPD and made their way directly to Room Number 209, where Chandan Mishra was admitted.

Officials said that the assailants had detailed prior knowledge of Mishra's location and the hospital layout. Sources revealed that the lock on Room 209 was already faulty and could not be secured from inside, making it easier for the shooters to barge in.

The entire sequence was carefully planned, officials said. CCTV footage recovered later showed the gunmen leaving the hospital and celebrating their act outside before speeding away on their motorcycles around 7.15 am.

"A criminal named Chandan Mishra was admitted to Paras Hospital for treatment and was shot by members of a rival gang. It cannot be ruled out that the security guards were involved. We will investigate this angle as well," Central Range (Patna) Inspector General Jitendra Rana said after the incident.

Chandan Mishra, 36, a resident of Buxar district, was a convict lodged at Beur Jail and had been released on parole for medical treatment. He was shot multiple times inside his room and died on the spot.

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