A shocking twist has emerged in the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at Patna’s Shambhu Girls Hostel. Authorities have now invoked the stringent POCSO Act, signaling potential sexual abuse in the case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) secured court approval to apply this child protection law after discovering the victim was a minor.
The 18-year-old from Jehanabad was found unconscious in her hostel room in Munna Chak under Chitragupt Nagar police station. Despite rushed medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries. Initial probes revealed disturbing forensic evidence, including suspected semen traces on her undergarments, preliminarily linked to a male aged 18-21 years.
Accelerating the probe, the SIT has collected DNA samples from 15 individuals who interacted with the victim before and after the incident. These samples are under forensic scrutiny, expected to unlock critical leads. The team is zeroing in on suspects within the identified age bracket, heightening the investigation’s intensity.
The case has ignited political fury. Purnea MP Pappu Yadav stormed Parliament premises with banners demanding a CBI inquiry. He accused local authorities of shielding influential figures, urging a thorough expose of the perpetrators. Bihar’s political corridors buzz with accusations as opposition parties demand accountability.
Formed swiftly by the state government, the SIT now operates under heightened scrutiny post-POCSO inclusion. As forensic reports pend, Patna remains on edge, awaiting justice for the young dreamer’s untimely demise. The nation watches closely, hoping for swift revelations in this harrowing saga.