Post-Mortem Indicates Sexual Violence Possible in Patna NEET Aspirant's Death; Hostel Owner Arrested

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad was found unconscious in her Patna hostel on January 9 and died during treatment on January 11. Initial police statements suggested suicide due to sleeping pill consumption and typhoid, but a post-mortem report later indicated that sexual violence could not be ruled out. The hostel owner was arrested amid ongoing investigations. The family alleges assault and a cover-up, prompting protests and political attention, including from Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who criticized the investigation and police conduct.