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Gangster killed in Bihar hospital: Patna Police crack down on lapses, suspend 5 officers over Chandan Mishra murder

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NEW DELHI: Five police personnel from Shastri Nagar Police Station have been suspended for negligence after gangster Chandan Mishra was shot dead inside Paras Hospital in Patna. The suspended officials include - a Sub-Inspector, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and two constables.

Officials said disciplinary action was taken against the officers for failure in crime control .

Patna Police issued a statement and said the suspended personnel were found negligent in performing their duties during an internal review conducted by senior officers.
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Mishra, a known gangster, was killed inside the hospital premises earlier this week, raising serious questions over police alertness and deployment.


In a separate action, a Sub-Inspector from Gandhi Maidan Police Station has been suspended after being found absent from duty at Kargil Chowk during a surprise inspection. An ASI deployed near Chitkohra Golambar under Secretariat Police Station was also suspended for improper deployment and lack of alertness.

Additionally, in Gardanibagh area near Patliputra Hotel, another ASI faced suspension for negligence during patrolling duties.

Patna Police stated that preventive measures like intensified patrolling, vehicle checks, and the ongoing ‘Roko-Toko’ drive are being scaled up across the city to control crime and maintain law and order. Senior officers are regularly monitoring the performance of personnel at patrolling and checking points.

“Patna Police: Always in your service,” the official statement concluded.
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