A court in Patna on Saturday (June 27, 2026) extended the stay on the arrest of educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in connection with the coaching institute firing case till the next hearing on June 30, his lawyer said.
The case relates to a firing incident that occurred in early June after Khan Sir's coaching institute was allegedly vandalised by a group of miscreants. His security guards are accused of opening fire during the incident.
Khan Sir was named in the FIR, and the court had granted him protection from arrest on June 9.
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During the latest hearing, the updated case diary was submitted, and the matter was deferred for arguments till Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
"The updated case diary has been submitted by the investigating officer. The matter has been listed for arguments on Tuesday, and the 'no coercive action' order against Khan Sir will remain in force till then. The final hearing is expected to take place on that day," his lawyer Arvind Kumar Mouar told reporters.
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Mr. Mouar said the case involving Khan Sir's security guards, which is linked to the same incident, has also been listed for hearing on Tuesday.
"Khan Sir is cooperating with the police and the investigating officers," he said.
Published - June 27, 2026 12:32 pm IST
Source: The Hindu - India News
