NEET Student Death: POCSO Act Applied as Minor Status Confirmed, SIT Intensifies Probe

• The deceased NEET student has been confirmed as a minor, leading to the application of the POCSO Act in the case.
• SIT collected DNA samples from six suspects at Gardanibagh Hospital; FSL report previously confirmed male sperm in student's undergarments.
• Blood samples from hostel owner Manish Ranjan and 15 others have been collected, with plans to test 25 individuals.
• The case, initially termed suicide, took a U-turn after FSL confirmed sexual assault; two police officers suspended.
• CID has taken over the investigation, questioning hostel management and collecting evidence, with Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary personally monitoring the case.

Why It Matters: The NEET student death case escalates with POCSO Act application, intensified DNA testing, and CID takeover.