In a significant development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has written to the Union government recommending a CBI probe into the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant in a Patna girls’ hostel. The move comes amid mounting pressure from the victim’s family and opposition criticism over the state police’s handling of the investigation.
The 20-something student from Jehanabad’s Shakurabad area was discovered unconscious in her hostel room earlier this month. Rushed to a nearby private facility, she was declared dead on arrival. Initial police reports pointed to suicide, but furious relatives countered with grave charges of sexual harassment followed by murder.
Home Minister Samrat Choudhary shared the CM’s request on Saturday via social media, vowing a thorough unraveling of the truth. Despite forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under an IG and involving the CID, progress has been stymied, leaving more questions than answers.
The mother’s emotional confrontation with DGP Vinay Kumar on Friday highlighted the family’s frustration. ‘The police are bought off,’ she charged, doubting any fair outcome from state agencies. The tragedy has ignited statewide debates on student safety in competitive exam hostels.
Opposition leaders have seized the opportunity, accusing the administration of negligence. With forensic details pending and public faith eroding, the CBI’s involvement could be the key to restoring confidence and delivering justice in this heartbreaking saga.