Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Patna Hostel Sealed After NEET Aspirant's Death
Two girls who were preparing for the NEET exam in Patna, Bihar, died in separate hostels.
The first girl, 18 years old from Jehanabad, was found unconscious in her room and died after being in a coma.
Her family alleged she was sexually assaulted, and a special team is investigating.
The hostel was sealed, and the owner was arrested.
The second girl, 15 years old from Aurangabad, was found dead in another hostel, and a boy has been detained in connection with her death.
Both incidents have caused a lot of anger and protests in the city.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad died after consuming sleeping pills and suffering from typhoid in a Patna hostel.
The hostel was sealed by investigators, and the owner was arrested amid allegations of sexual assault and police cover-up.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the case after protests and demands for a reinvestigation.
A second NEET aspirant, a 15-year-old from Aurangabad, was found dead in another Patna hostel, with a boy detained in connection with her death.
The incidents have sparked outrage and protests in Patna, with demands for justice and thorough investigations.
- Who
- An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad and a 15-year-old NEET aspirant from Aurangabad
- What
- Death of two NEET aspirants in separate hostels in Patna
- When
- January 11 (first incident), January 6 (second incident)
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- First incident: Consumption of sleeping pills and typhoid; Second incident: Alleged assault
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Victim's Age
- 18 years old
- Victim's Residence
- Jehanabad
- Date of Death
- January 11
- Cause of Death
- Sleeping pills and typhoid
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Hostel Owner's Status
- Arrested
- Second Incident
- 15-year-old NEET aspirant found dead in another hostel
