A grieving family’s desperate appeal propelled Bihar’s political machinery into overdrive Friday. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, also Home Minister, called in DGP Vinay Kumar and Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit for an emergency briefing on the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant.
Triggering the summons: a tearful meeting at Choudhary’s home, where parents detailed their nightmare. Their daughter, a dedicated NEET candidate from Jehanabad, collapsed in Shambhu Girls Hostel. Admitted to a Patna private facility, she died amid suspicious injuries. Autopsy and lab tests uncovered sexual abuse, flipping the script on police’s suicide assumption.
Corruption charges flew thick: the mother accused officers of taking payoffs to sabotage the case. ‘Will my daughter ever get justice?’ she implored the DGP earlier. The family slams Bihar Police for bias, claiming deliberate misdirection away from assault angles.
The closed-door session packed Patna IG, SSP, ASP, and SIT personnel. Choudhary’s hands-on approach signals potential shake-ups. Investigators hold six in custody, promising imminent revelations despite procedural hiccups.
Beyond the probe, this tragedy spotlights vulnerabilities in student hostels and investigative lapses. Social media buzzes with #JusticeForNEETGirl, amplifying calls for reform. As pressure mounts on the Nitish Kumar government, Choudhary’s intervention offers hope amid skepticism. Bihar watches closely for a verdict that restores faith.