In a dramatic interstate operation, a joint team of Patna Police and the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) on Saturday (July 19, 2025) arrested five individuals from New Town, a satellite township on the eastern fringes of Kolkata, in connection with the broad daylight murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a private hospital in Patna.

The accused were picked up during early morning raids on a residential housing complex, officials confirmed. The arrests mark a major breakthrough in a case that has rattled Bihar’s security machinery and sparked concerns over organized crime networks operating across state borders.

🔍 The Crime: Chandan Mishra Gunned Down in Patna Hospital

The victim, Chandan Mishra, hailed from Buxar district of Bihar and was a convicted murderer currently out on parole. On Thursday morning (July 17, 2025), he was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Patna.

The gunmen are believed to have walked into the hospital posing as visitors and fired multiple rounds at point-blank range, killing Mishra on the spot and escaping before security could react. The murder occurred in one of the hospital’s general wards, sending shockwaves through both law enforcement and the public.

Initial investigations suggested that the killing was a result of a gang rivalry or a revenge attack. Police now believe that the assailants may have fled to West Bengal immediately after the murder.

🕵️‍♂️ Interstate Chase Leads to New Town

Based on technical surveillance and inputs from local informants, the investigation team traced the suspects to a housing society in New Town, a fast-growing urban area known for its tech hubs and gated residential colonies.

In a coordinated operation, Patna Police, with the support of West Bengal STF, conducted simultaneous raids around 3 a.m. on Saturday. Five individuals were detained for their alleged role in planning and executing the murder, and are now being brought to Bihar for interrogation.

“The arrested individuals are believed to be close associates of Mishra’s rivals. Their digital trail, movement records, and phone calls have been matched with data from Patna. Further questioning is underway,” a senior Patna Police official told reporters.

📁 Who Was Chandan Mishra?

Chandan Mishra was a notorious gangster from Buxar, with multiple cases of murder, extortion, and arms trafficking against him. Though serving a sentence for a 2019 murder conviction, he had recently been released on parole for medical reasons.

Sources in Bihar Police say that despite being behind bars for years, Mishra continued to control operations through associates and had made several enemies, including rival gangs in Patna, Arrah, and Bhagalpur.

“His murder appears to be a well-orchestrated act of vengeance, not a spontaneous incident. We are probing both criminal and political angles,” said a crime branch official.

🔗 Link to Wider Crime Network Suspected

Law enforcement officials suspect the involvement of a larger criminal syndicate that facilitated the logistics—vehicles, weapons, escape plans, and hideouts—across multiple states.

“The fact that the accused could disappear to New Town within hours and stay undetected indicates that they had help. This could point to a well-oiled network that operates between Bihar and Bengal,” an officer familiar with the investigation stated.

Forensic teams have also been deployed at the hospital crime scene and the Kolkata residence to collect evidence, including CCTV footage, phone records, and weapons used in the killing.

⚖️ Political & Legal Repercussions

The incident has reignited debate over parole policy and criminal-political links in Bihar. Opposition parties have questioned how a gangster like Mishra, with a known history of violence, was allowed out on parole.

Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on both Bihar Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and West Bengal CM Rekha Gupta to tighten state coordination on tracking criminal elements moving across borders.

Legal teams from Bihar have already moved to seek transit remand of the accused from a Kolkata court, and they are expected to be brought back to Patna for custodial interrogation within 48 hours.

🔍 What’s Next?

Authorities are now focusing on:

• Uncovering the mastermind behind the killing.

• Investigating logistics and funding sources for the accused.

• Exploring links to local political figures or corrupt jail officials.

• Tracking the weapons trail and vehicles used in the escape.

Sources indicate that more arrests are expected in the coming days.

🏁 Conclusion

The killing of Chandan Mishra inside a hospital, and the rapid trail leading to New Town arrests, exposes the depth and agility of criminal networks that span state lines. It has also sparked urgent conversations about parole risks, gang wars, and the need for inter-state police coordination.

As investigations deepen, law enforcement will be under pressure to ensure that the incident does not become just another unresolved gangland case in India's criminal annals.

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