Patna, Feb 4 (NationPress) In the investigation surrounding the suspicious demise of a student who was preparing for the NEET examination in Patna, the police have disclosed several crucial details that have taken this high-profile case in a new direction.

Given the seriousness of the situation, the Bihar government has transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Initial findings by the Patna Police suggest that the victim's family initially sought to downplay the incident and refrain from filing a First Information Report (FIR).

However, the police acted on their own accord after receiving information from the hospital.

Patna’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma stated that CCTV footage from the hostel was analyzed by a specialized forensic lab, which confirmed the footage's authenticity.

The footage indicated that the student returned to the hostel on January 5 accompanied by a friend. That night, she left her room only twice for a duration of two minutes each time and remained inside for the rest of the night. The next morning, after the room was locked for an extended period, the guard broke down the door in the presence of the warden and other students, according to the SSP.

The police's technical investigation determined that the student had been at her home in Jehanabad from December 27 to January 5.

On her way back to Patna, she purchased a medication named ‘Amitone Plus’ from a pharmacy at Arwal Mod in Jehanabad.

This transaction was substantiated through UPI records, the shopkeeper's testimony, and initial statements from family members, as stated by the police.

The student was admitted to Prabhat Memorial Hospital from January 6 to January 10, where her condition was reported as critical. The hospital's preliminary report pointed to a drug overdose as the cause of death.

However, a later report from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) found traces of semen on the student's undergarments, suggesting that sexual assault cannot be excluded as a possibility.

In light of these findings, both the SIT and CBI have commenced DNA profiling of potential suspects.

Investigators retrieved a personal diary and a mobile device from the student’s hostel room.

The forensic analysis of the mobile phone indicated that the student had searched online for cyanide and sleeping pills on December 24.

Police sources noted that the diary entries offered valuable insights into the student’s mental health and personal challenges, which are now considered vital for the CBI investigation.

In a significant administrative move, the Patna Police suspended the Additional Station House Officer (ASHO) of Kadamkuan and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Chitragupta Nagar effective immediately.

SSP Sharma explained that this action was prompted by delays in information sharing and negligence, asserting that timely reporting could have preserved essential evidence.

Patna IG Jitendra Rana and the SSP cautioned media outlets and social media platforms that as this case involves a minor, no information—including images, names, or details of family members—should be disclosed that could compromise the victim's identity.

The police warned that strict legal measures under the POCSO Act would be enforced against any offenders.

During a press briefing, journalists persistently inquired about the specific location of the incident.

The IG seemed to sidestep these questions and abruptly ended the press conference, further igniting speculation surrounding the case.