Post-Mortem Indicates Possible Sexual Assault in Patna NEET Aspirant Death Case

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Patna was found unconscious in her hostel room on January 6 and died during treatment on January 11. Initial police reports suggested no sexual assault and indicated sleeping pill consumption, but a post-mortem report later stated sexual violence could not be ruled out. The hostel owner was arrested, and a Special Investigation Team was formed. The family alleges assault and a cover-up, while political leader Prashant Kishor has criticized the investigation and pledged support to the family. Protests have followed the developments.