Patna hostel death protests erupted after a female NEET student died under suspicious circumstances. Her family and local residents accused others of harming her and blocked traffic at Kargil Chowk to demand justice. The protests drew large crowds and created chaos in the area.
The student returned to her hostel on January 5 and was found unconscious the next day. She was taken to a hospital and later shifted to another hospital, where she passed away. The tragic incident triggered the Patna hostel death protests as family members demanded a thorough investigation.
Her father alleged that she was assaulted, while protesters called for the arrest of those responsible. Police tried to calm the crowd and asked them to clear the roads, but the protests continued for hours.
Authorities said there is no confirmed evidence of rape. Investigators found sleeping pills in her room and are examining whether they contributed to her death. The police are looking into all possibilities and have urged people not to spread rumors.
The Patna hostel death protest have highlighted concerns about student safety and hostel security. Officials continue to investigate, and a full post-mortem report is awaited.
