Intensifying the investigation into a NEET student’s baffling death at Shambhu Hostel, CBI executed a high-stakes village visit, seizing the brother’s mobile after a tense standoff. This marks the agency’s second foray into the family’s rural enclave.
Touching down at 3 a.m. with six officers, they secured the house for an extended family debrief exceeding five hours. The brother’s evasive response about his ‘broken’ phone triggered a shop visit, yielding the device and related materials now en route to Patna labs.
Forensic dives into communications data promise revelations, especially around the December 27 village trip with her brother and January 5 hostel return. Closed sessions yielded no leaks from investigators.
Jehanabad operations uncovered leads from a roommate’s circle, with her father’s illness alert under review. Security ramps up at home against threats: dedicated police detail deployed.
Observers note the probe’s fervor, positioning it for imminent disclosures. The nation watches as layers peel back on this poignant tragedy, potentially reshaping narratives around student safety in coaching hubs.