Hospitals charge money, but don't give security: Union Minister on Patna shooting
Referring to the state's crackdown on criminals, Manjhi added, "Ab to Bihar mein apradhiyon ko thok diya jaata hai (Now in Bihar, criminals are being gunned down)."The incident took place late Sunday night when five armed men entered Paras Hospital in Patna and opened fire on undertrial gangster Chandan Mishra, who was admitted on parole from Buxar jail. Mishra sustained multiple bullet injuries and is in critical condition in the ICU.CCTV footage from the hospital shows the assailants calmly walking through the corridor and entering Mishra's room before opening fire. The attackers managed to flee without resistance.Police officials said the attack appears to be a fallout of inter-gang rivalry. "This is a clear gang war. We are also looking into the failure of the hospital's private security system," said Inspector General (Patna Central Range) Jitendra Rana.The firing has triggered sharp political criticism. Purnea MP Pappu Yadav demanded President's Rule in Bihar, saying, "No one is safe - not doctors, not nurses. This government is shielding criminals."RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari also slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government, alleging that it has "surrendered before crime and criminals."- EndsMust Watch
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