The death of a Class 11 student in Phulwari Sharif, Patna, remains unsolved three days after the tragic incident. Pinky Kumari, a 16-year-old girl, lost her life after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Hari Nagar Colony near the AIIMS roundabout. While her family has alleged murder and sexual assault, the police and medical experts are actively working to uncover the exact truth behind the event.
What does the post-mortem report say?
A medical board at AIIMS Patna conducted a detailed post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The official report has ruled out rape, stating that there were no signs of sexual assault on the victim’s body. Doctors confirmed that her death resulted from severe injuries caused by the fall from the building. Despite these medical findings, the family is not ready to accept the accident theory and continues to claim that foul play was involved.
How is the police investigation moving forward?
Patna Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine every angle of this case. Authorities detained four people, including two painters seen in CCTV footage and a security guard, for detailed questioning regarding the incident. After three days of interrogation, these individuals were released on a Personal Recognizance (PR) bond. The police are now analyzing technical evidence and CCTV footage that showed two youths following the student up the stairs.
Public reaction and political involvement
The incident has caused significant anger among local residents, leading to protests and road blockades near the AIIMS roundabout. Political figures like MP Pappu Yadav and former MLA Gopal Ravidas visited the family and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter. A case has been registered under sections for Murder and the POCSO Act, and the SIT is investigating whether the fall was an accident, suicide, or a planned crime.
