Patna’s chilling NEET aspirant death mystery now heads to the CBI, as announced by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Citing CM Nitish Kumar’s directive to the central government, this replaces the Bihar SIT’s efforts for a fairer probe.
Key evidence—a forensic match of male sperm on the deceased’s lingerie—had already intensified the investigation, leading to multiple DNA tests. The family’s Friday sit-down with the DGP amplified calls for deeper scrutiny amid mounting doubts.
Politics erupted immediately. RJD’s Ejaz Ahmad lambasted the state for betraying ‘save daughters, educate daughters’ rhetoric, insinuating the government prioritizes accused protection over justice.
In response, BJP’s Prabhavakar Mishra highlighted the CBI move as Nitish Kumar’s ironclad justice guarantee. ‘Sushasan delivers; the influential face the gallows of law,’ he proclaimed, reinforcing Bihar’s anti-crime stance.
Echoing statewide parental dread, the case spotlights vulnerabilities in education hubs. Will CBI’s expertise deliver closure, punish the guilty, and reassure families? Bihar watches closely as this saga unfolds, testing the government’s credibility on women’s safety.