Patna: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant from Jehanabad has collected DNA samples from six suspects, marking a critical escalation in the case. The samples were taken on Tuesday at a hospital in Gardanibagh under magistrate supervision, sealed, and dispatched to a forensic lab for matching against biological evidence from the victim’s clothing.
The suspects were identified through CCTV footage showing them loitering near Shambhu Hostel in Patna, the site where the student resided, on the day the incident surfaced. Call detail records (CDR) and location data further corroborated their suspicious movements.
Forensic analysis has already detected male biological traces on the victim’s undergarments, bolstering suspicions of sexual assault. The SIT has also secured DNA from the deceased’s parents and brothers to eliminate any matching ambiguities. A preliminary forensic report submitted to the team indicates the death was not natural, pointing to criminal involvement.
The victim’s family has steadfastly maintained that she was sexually assaulted and murdered, urging swift action against the perpetrators. While the main accused remains at large, investigators view the DNA verification as pivotal to establishing the sequence of events.
The case has ignited widespread political and social outrage in Bihar, with mounting pressure on authorities for a transparent resolution. Officials anticipate that forensic results will clarify the identities of those involved, though concerns linger over delays and the absconding prime suspect.
(Inputs from IANS)