A cloud of suspicion hangs over Patna after the enigmatic demise of a teenage NEET student in a girls’ hostel, prompting forensic teams to secure blood samples from 11 key figures. Hostel proprietor Manish Ranjan tops the list, alongside the victim’s relatives and others linked via video evidence or hospital runs.
Breakthrough forensics revealed semen on the girl’s attire, submitted by her kin on January 10, fueling POCSO Act considerations due to her underage status. The report, recently shared with the SIT, aligns with PMCH autopsy findings that challenge early narratives of suicide or illness.
Police inertia has cost dearly: two SHOs—Roshni Kumari and Hemant Jha—face suspension for investigative shortcomings. In a decisive move, Home Minister Samrat Choudhary called top brass including DGP and SSP to dissect the probe’s progress.
This tragedy spotlights safety gaps in Bihar’s coaching ecosystem, where thousands of young dreamers converge. With DNA tests underway to pinpoint perpetrators, public outrage demands swift action. The hostel, once a sanctuary for studies, now stands as a grim reminder of hidden dangers lurking in pursuit of dreams.