In a significant development regarding the suspicious death of a NEET exam student in Patna, the Patna Police disclosed crucial findings, leading to a fresh turn in the case. The Bihar government, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, has transferred the investigation to the CBI. Initial investigations by the Patna Police uncovered that the victim’s family initially tried to suppress the incident and avoid filing an FIR.
The police, acting on information from the hospital, took suo motu cognizance of the case. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma mentioned that CCTV footage from the hostel was sent to a specialized forensic lab, confirming its authenticity. The footage indicated that the student returned to the hostel on January 5 with a friend and was later found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Further investigations revealed that the student had been at her home in Jehanabad from December 27 to January 5 before returning to Patna. Evidence, including CCTV footage and transaction records, indicated her movements and activities. The police also found traces of semen on her undergarments, suggesting a possible sexual assault, leading to DNA profiling of suspects by the SIT and CBI teams.
Forensic analysis of the student’s mobile phone revealed searches for cyanide and sleeping pills, raising concerns about her mental state. The police suspended two officers for negligence, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting. Authorities warned against revealing the victim’s identity, especially since she was a minor, threatening legal action under the POCSO Act for any violations.
