Fresh forensic thrusts in the Patna hostel death of a young NEET hopeful have led to blood draws from 11 individuals, escalating fears of sexual violence against the minor. Manish Ranjan, the facility’s owner, joins family and shadowy figures from CCTV and the hospital dash in the net.
Semen on victim-submitted clothing from January 10, per recent FSL findings to SIT, pairs with PMCH autopsy evidence overturning initial no-foul-play verdicts. POCSO invocation looms large as investigators pivot to child protection laws.
Fallout is swift: suspensions for SHOs Roshni Kumari and Hemant Jha over probe flaws. Minister Samrat Choudhary convenes police hierarchy—DGP to SIT—for an overhaul review.
This case rips open debates on oversight in Bihar’s exploding coaching sector. DNA cross-checks promise clarity, but the damage—a bright future snuffed out—fuels calls for hostel regulations, background vetting, and 24/7 vigilance. Justice hangs in the balance as Bihar pledges to heal and reform.