Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Two Student Deaths Spark Outrage in Patna
Two young girls died in Patna on different days.
One was a 15-year-old who lived in a hostel and is believed to have taken her own life.
Her family says she was being harassed by some boys.
The other was a 17-year-old who was preparing for a big medical exam called NEET.
She was found unconscious in her hostel room and died after being in a coma.
Her family says she was hurt by someone, but the police are still looking into what really happened.
People are very upset and want the government to do something about it.
They also want a special team to investigate the case fairly.
A 15-year-old girl was found hanging in her hostel room in Patna, with preliminary investigations suggesting suicide.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant died in a hospital after being found unconscious in her hostel room, with allegations of sexual assault.
The NEET aspirant's family demands a CBI probe, alleging police cover-up and inadequate investigation.
Opposition parties criticize the government and demand the postponement of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's public outreach program.
Protests erupted in Patna, with political leaders and the public calling for justice and better safety measures for girls in hostels.
- Who
- Two students: a 15-year-old girl from Aurangabad and a 17-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad
- What
- One suicide and one death under suspicious circumstances in separate hostels
- When
- January 6 and January 11
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Circumstances of the NEET aspirant's death are disputed, with allegations of sexual assault and police cover-up
Family and Protesters
Police and Government
Cause of Death
Family and Protesters
Allegations of harassment and sexual assault leading to death
Police and Government
Investigation suggests suicide and further inquiry needed
Investigation
Family and Protesters
Demand for CBI probe and independent investigation
Police and Government
Police conducting investigation, special team formed
- Victims
- 15-year-old girl from Aurangabad, 17-year-old NEET aspirant from Jehanabad
- Date of Incidents
- January 6 and January 11
- Locations
- Girls' hostel on Exhibition Road, Perfect Girls Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar
- Investigation Status
- FIR registered for suicide case; SIT formed for NEET aspirant's death
- Postmortem Findings
- Suicide confirmed for 15-year-old; sexual violence not ruled out for NEET aspirant
- Protests and Demands
- CBI probe demanded, postponement of Chief Minister's 'Samridhi Yatra'
- Political Reactions
- Opposition parties criticize government, demand action
Sources
New Suicide Case Emerges In Patna Amid NEET Aspirant Death Row
Women’s Commission takes suo motu cognisance of NEET student’s death in Patna
Another teen NEET aspirant’s death comes to light in Patna
Pappu Yadav to approach HC seeking CBI enquiry into NEET aspirant's death in Patna girls' hostel
