Protests and Investigation Continue Over NEET Aspirant Deaths in Patna Hostels

The death of an 18-year-old NEET aspirant in a Patna girls' hostel has sparked widespread protests and political criticism in Bihar. The victim's family alleges sexual assault and a cover-up, while police investigations, including a Special Investigation Team and CBI involvement, continue amid conflicting medical reports. A CT scan revealed a head injury not noted in the postmortem, intensifying calls for transparency. Separately, a 15-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in another Patna hostel, raising broader concerns about student safety and hostel conditions.