The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the death of a NEET aspirant in Patna. The agency registered a case on Thursday. The aspirant, from Jehanabad, was found unconscious in a girls’ hostel in Chitragupt Nagar on January 6. She died five days later in a private hospital. Her family alleged sexual assault. They also claimed authorities attempted a cover-up.
CBI Investigation Launched
The Bihar government handed the case to the CBI on January 31. This followed a political outcry over the death. The local police had previously arrested a hostel employee. The CBI will now probe the circumstances surrounding the aspirant’s death.
Timeline of Events
January 6: NEET aspirant found unconscious in Patna hostel.
January 11: Aspirant dies in hospital.
January 31: Bihar government recommends CBI inquiry.
Post-January 31: CBI registers a case and takes over the investigation.
Allegations and Response
The aspirant’s family made serious allegations of sexual assault. They also accused the state machinery of trying to suppress the facts. The arrest of a hostel employee by local police occurred before the CBI’s intervention.
Next Steps
The CBI’s investigation aims to establish the cause of death and examine all allegations. Further details regarding the probe’s progress are expected.