- By Aditya Jha
- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar NEET Aspirant Death Case: A massive political row erupted in Bihar after a National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant from Jehanabad died in Patna on January 11. The family members of the deceased have alleged sexual assault and have accused the authorities of attempting a cover-up. The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter; however, the opposition leaders have slammed the government for an alleged poor law and order. Bihar home minister Samrat Choudhary has assured that a detailed probe has been launched, adding that the responsible will not be spared.
While talking to the reporters, Choudhary stated that the investigation is being monitored by the DGP. "Police have already constituted a special investigation team to probe the incident. The DGP himself is monitoring the investigation. Those involved in her death will not be spared," the home minister asserted.
NEET Aspirant Death Timeline:
January 5: The student returned to her hostel in Chitragupta Nagar
January 6: Admitted to a private hospital in an unconscious state
January 11: Died while undergoing treatment at the private hospital
January 11: Police stated that sexual assault was not confirmed. "Doctors found no signs of sexual assault and stated that the girl had consumed a large quantity of sleeping pills and was suffering from typhoid," Patna police stated.
January 12: Post-mortem conducted by a medical board at PMCH
January 12: Protest held with the deceased's body at Kargil Chowk, FIR registered in the case
January 15: Police provided information about the post-mortem report
January 15: Owner of the girls' hostel building arrested
January 16: SIT was formed in the matter
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January 17: ADG, Range IG, SSP, and the SIT team visited the crime scene
January 18: The opposition leaders staged a protest in Patna