The investigation into a NEET aspirant’s death in Patna took a grim turn with FSL confirming sperm remnants on her underwear, opening doors to a sexual assault narrative. Amid rising questions, two officers have been suspended for investigative lapses.
Discovered on January 9 at Chitragupt Nagar’s Shambhu Girls Hostel, the student’s demise baffled authorities. Family-provided underwear tested positive post-January 10 submission, spurring DNA analysis by SIT against flagged individuals.
PMCH’s autopsy had flagged assault possibilities, now bolstered by lab data. AIIMS Patna’s input is stalled by missing documents, but the probe gains urgency.
Addressing internal failures, Kadamkuan ASI Hemant Jha and Chitragupt Nagar ASI Roshni Kumari were relieved of duties for sluggish evidence handling and inaction.
Politics erupted as opposition decried crumbling law and order. Home Minister Samrat Choudhary formed the SIT under duress, pledging rapid outcomes. This unfolding saga highlights perils in student accommodations, urging systemic reforms for safety.