Patna, Feb 4 (NationPress) In response to the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at a girls’ hostel in Patna, the Bihar government has implemented stringent new regulations for all girls’ hostels and lodges throughout the state, aimed at enhancing security and preventing similar incidents in the future.

According to the new regulations, registration is now mandatory for all girls’ hostels and lodges.

Each police station is required to maintain a detailed record of hostels within its area to facilitate quick access to information when necessary.

This task has been entrusted to the Women’s Help Desk at local police stations.

Moreover, the government mandates that every girls’ hostel must have a female warden available 24/7.

Additionally, police verification of all hostel staff—including wardens, security personnel, cooks, and housekeeping staff—is now a requirement.

To bolster security further, CCTV cameras must be installed at main entry points, corridors, dining areas, and throughout the premises, with footage stored for a minimum of 30 days.

Hostels are also obligated to ensure proper lighting, adequate sanitation facilities, robust doors and locks, and iron grilles on windows to deter unauthorized access.

Strict monitoring of visitors is now enforced. The name, mobile number, and Aadhaar number of every visitor must be logged in a visitor register.

Entry of males into residential sections of hostels is strictly forbidden.

Furthermore, hostels are encouraged to implement a biometric system for tracking night attendance of students and staff, ensuring accountability and safety.

Posters with emergency contact information—including the local police station, Women’s Help Desk, Abhaya Brigade, and the 112 helpline—must be visibly displayed inside hostels.

Students will also receive education regarding the safety features of the 112 India mobile app.

The police, Women’s Help Desk, and Abhaya Brigade are set to conduct regular inspections of the hostels.

Authorities have cautioned that immediate action will be taken following reports of any suspicious or criminal activity, underscoring their zero tolerance for safety lapses.

The NEET aspirant was discovered unconscious on January 6 at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna, and succumbed to her injuries on January 11.

Post-mortem and FSL reports indicated that sexual assault cannot be ruled out.

The Patna Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under an IG-rank officer's supervision, yet the case remains unresolved.

Consequently, the Bihar government has transferred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

This incident has raised significant concern and sparked political debate, leading the state government to establish these stringent hostel safety regulations to ensure the protection of girls and women throughout Bihar.