The investigation into the suspicious death of a NEET student from Jehanabad is taking a significant turn. Sources indicate that the Bihar Police is now preparing to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This development comes after the victim’s family expressed strong dissatisfaction with the local police probe and met with senior officials. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was also filed in the Patna High Court on January 31, demanding an immediate transfer of the case to the central agency.
What happened during the meeting with the DGP?
The parents of the victim met Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar on January 30 to discuss the progress of the case. After the meeting, the family alleged that the police were pressuring them to treat the death as a suicide. According to the family, the DGP mentioned that the case could be handed over to the CBI if they were not satisfied, but he also remarked that it might take up to four years to get justice through that route. Despite this, the pressure for a CBI inquiry has increased significantly.
What has the forensic report revealed?
The forensic examination of the victim’s clothes has brought serious facts to light. The test confirmed the presence of semen on the student’s leggings, which establishes sexual assault. The post-mortem report also recorded injuries on private parts and nail abrasions on the body. Based on these scientific findings, the police are now collecting DNA samples from 40 to 50 people, including hostel staff and other suspects, to match with the evidence found.
Current status of SIT and CID investigation
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has expanded its team to 50 police personnel to speed up the inquiry. The CID has issued a strict 59-point guideline to the officers, focusing on all activities that happened between the night of January 5 and the afternoon of January 6. The investigation also revealed that CCTV footage from the hostel was missing or cameras were switched off during the incident, and digital forensic teams are working to retrieve this data. Two police officers have already been suspended for negligence.
