The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant at Patna’s Shambhu Hostel. In a late-night operation, the agency swooped down on the victim’s ancestral village for the second time, grilling family members for over five hours.
Arriving around 3 a.m., the six-member team locked down the family home and interrogated the deceased student’s brother, father, and mother in detail. Suspicions arose when the brother claimed his mobile phone was faulty. Doubting his story, CBI officials escorted him to a nearby repair shop where the device was recovered and promptly seized.
Investigators are now poring over call records, chat histories, and other digital evidence from the phone. The student had returned to the village with her brother on December 27 from the hostel, only to head back to Patna on January 5. This timeline is under intense scrutiny.
The father revealed that the team conducted a thorough, closed-door questioning session without sharing specifics. Meanwhile, sources indicate another team visited Deoria Mohalla in Jehanabad, speaking with a hostel mate of the victim. The identity of that agency remains undisclosed.
Reports suggest the informing of the family about the student’s illness came from the father of this friend, prompting further inquiries. With threats plaguing the family, security has been beefed up: one Sub-Inspector, two Home Guards, and a watchman now guard the residence.
The rapid follow-up visit signals a breakthrough may be imminent. As the investigation accelerates, the truth behind the young aspirant’s tragic demise could soon emerge, bringing closure to a grieving family and a shocked community.