'Act Within 15 Days Or Face Sealing': Khan Sir's Hospital Gets Fire Safety Notice Amid Arrest Threat; What We Know So Far

Jagran Correspondent, Patna: The fire department has issued a notice to the management of Khan Sir's 'Khan Health Care Hospital' after an inspection revealed serious violations of fire safety standards.

According to a report by Jagran.com, the fire department has warned the hospital administration that they have 15 days to address and correct the safety-related deficiencies. Failure to comply will lead to legal action to seal the hospital.

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Audit Reveals Flaws, Inadequate Safety Measures

A surprise inspection and security audit conducted by the fire department several serious deficiencies at the hospital premises. The investigation conducted under the leadership of Fire Sub-Divisional Officer Indrajit Kumar revealed that the facility did not have adequate safety measures to handle fires or other emergencies.

The biggest violation identified was in the building's structural design. While safety rules mandate at least two staircases for five-story commercial and public buildings, the hospital was found to have only a single staircase for both entry and exit.

Additionally, the investigators found that the number of automatic sprinklers installed for fire extinguishing was not sufficient. Apart from this, the fire floor plan was not displayed in any part of the hospital, which is considered very important for the safe evacuation of people in an emergency situation.

Fire Department Issues Notice To Khan Sir's Khan Health Care Hospital

The fire department has issued a notice to the hospital administration, noting all the deficiencies and instructing them to bring the facility up to safety standards. The hospital has been given a deadline of 15 days to complete the necessary repair work, which includes arranging for a second staircase, installing adequate sprinklers, and displaying the mandatory fire floor plan.

Kumar emphasised that there can be no compromise on the safety of patients and staff, warning that the legal process to seal the hospital will be initiated if the rules are not met within the stipulated timeframe.

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Khan Sir Coaching Centre Firing Case

This comes days after vandalism and stone-pelting erupted at Khan Global Studies (KGS) Institute in Patna on Tuesday. According to police, a group of 15 to 20 individuals allegedly entered the premises on Tuesday night, damaged property, and pelted stones at the institute.

Speaking to reporters, he claimed that rivals targeted his coaching institute because he was providing education at an affordable price.

However, his name was added to the FIR after several new videos related to the case surfaced a day after the coaching centre was vandalised. A case has been registered at the Kadamkuan police station under the provisions of the Arms Act and for allegedly providing false information.

"During investigations, police obtained a purported video showing two individuals carrying out aerial firing. Following verification of the video, two guards linked to KGS have been taken into custody for questioning," a statement issued by the City SP (Central) office said.

Meanwhile, members of the rival coaching centre alleged that the entire incident was orchestrated by Khan Sir to maintain his dominance in the coaching market. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the case and said a detailed investigation is underway.

A lawyer representing educator Khan Sir said that his client will file an anticipatory bail petition in the Patna civil court.

Khan's lawyer, Arvind Kumar Mavvar, said, "The FIR lodged against him is in retaliation because his staff had lodged a case against the director on 2nd June. Guards had fired in the air for safety; no one was injured. But in the disclosure statement in the FIR, his name has been inserted. This is an attempt to frame him and defame him. We will file an anticipatory bail plea..."

(With Jagran.com/PTI inputs)