In a development that’s stunned the legal education fraternity, a promising LLM student at Patna’s Chanakya National Law University met a tragic end, his body discovered hanging in the hostel. Mayank Raj, originally from Ranchi, Jharkhand, leaves behind a family convinced this was no suicide.
The alarm was raised when hostel staff entered the room, revealing the horrifying sight. Efforts to revive him at a private facility failed, with medics pronouncing death due to asphyxiation. Jakkarpur thana police took charge, enlisting FSL specialists to dissect the environment.
Key recoveries included an Apple iPhone, iPad, official IDs, and a poignant letter hinting at romantic turmoil. Police whispers suggest emotional strain from a relationship plagued the young man, but evidence is being rigorously tested.
Relatives, who traveled posthaste to the capital, voiced strong disbelief. ‘He was full of life; self-harm isn’t possible,’ they insisted, pressing for a no-holds-barred probe. Their measured response avoids finger-pointing but amplifies demands for clarity.
The investigation’s gears are in full motion: device forensics, call patterns, and chat analyses form the backbone. Room forensics seek traces of struggle or external involvement. CNLU’s administration faces tough questions on mental health support amid this void.
This case underscores vulnerabilities in student life at elite institutions. With layers yet to peel, Patna’s law enforcers are committed to delivering facts, honoring a life cut short and a family’s quest for truth.