Archive · 16 Jan 2026
NEET Aspirant's Death in Patna Hostel Raises Sexual Assault Concerns
An 18-year-old girl who was studying to become a doctor died in Patna.
At first, the police said she took too many sleeping pills and had a sickness called typhoid, and there was no sign of any bad touch.
But later, a doctor's report said that bad touch might have happened.
The girl's family said she was hurt and touched badly, and they think the police are hiding the truth.
People protested, and the police arrested the owner of the place where the girl was staying.
The police are still looking for more information to find out what really happened.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant died in Patna on January 11 after being found unconscious in her hostel room.
The post-mortem report submitted on January 14 stated that sexual violence cannot be ruled out.
Initial police claims that medical reports and CCTV footage ruled out sexual assault were contradicted by the post-mortem findings.
The family of the deceased alleged assault and sexual abuse, accusing authorities of a cover-up.
Protests erupted in Patna, and the owner of the hostel building, Manish Kumar Ranjan, was arrested.
- Who
- An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad district, Bihar
- What
- Death of the NEET aspirant with possible sexual violence
- When
- January 11 (death), January 14 (post-mortem report)
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Unknown, further investigation is underway
Family and Protesters
Initial Police Statement
Cause of Death
Family and Protesters
Alleged assault and sexual abuse
Initial Police Statement
Initial claims of accidental death due to sleeping pills and typhoid
- Victim's Age
- 18 years old
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Date of Death
- January 11
- Post-mortem Report Date
- January 14
- Police Statement
- Sexual violence cannot be ruled out
- Initial Police Claim
- No signs of sexual assault
- Family's Allegation
- Assault and sexual abuse
- Arrested Person
- Owner of the hostel building, Manish Kumar Ranjan
- Protest Location
- Kargil Chowk, Patna
- Case Number
- 14/26
Sources
Sexual violence can’t be ruled out in Patna NEET aspirant’s death, says post-mortem report
Sexual violence suspected in Patna NEET aspirant's death
NEET Aspirant's Suspicious Death In Patna Hostel Sparks Tension; 1 Arrested
Patna NEET Aspirant’s Death: Sexual Assault Can't Be Ruled Out, Post-Mortem Says
Woman found dead at Kolkata residence, murder case registered - Telegraph India
NEET aspirant death case: Prashant Kishor meets bereaved family members of student
