Patna, February 14 – After taking over the investigation into the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant, a team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reached the Shambhu Hostel in Munna Chak, under the Chitragupta Nagar Police Station area, on Saturday and began an on-site investigation.
The CBI team conducted a thorough inspection of the hostel premises, taking photographs and collecting visual evidence both inside and outside the building.
A large number of police personnel, including women police officers, were present during the investigation to maintain security and control the situation.
The arrival of CBI vehicles and officials drew a large crowd of local residents, who gathered near the hostel to learn about the latest developments in the case.
The deceased student, who was from the Jehanabad district, had been staying at the Shambhu Girls Hostel while preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
She died under suspicious circumstances, leading to widespread outrage and demands for a thorough investigation.
While the Bihar Police had initially constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), the deceased's family repeatedly questioned the investigation, alleging that their daughter had been raped and murdered. However, the police maintained that it was a case of suicide.
As public pressure mounted, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government transferred the case to the CBI for an independent investigation.
The CBI subsequently registered a special case and formally took charge of the investigation.
After assuming control, the agency moved swiftly, with senior officials travelling to Delhi with crucial documents and evidence related to the case.
The agency has now begun a fresh investigation from the beginning, examining all possible angles and evidence.
Officials indicated that the investigation is comprehensive and that no aspect of the case will be overlooked.
The case continues to attract close public attention, with expectations that the CBI investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the student's death.
The NEET aspirant was found unconscious at the Shambhu Girls Hostel on January 6 and later succumbed to her injuries on January 11 this year.
The post-mortem and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports indicated that sexual assault could not be ruled out.
