IPS Parichay Kumar Leads SIT in NEET Student Murder Case in Patna

• An SIT has been formed to investigate the murder of a NEET student at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna, headed by City SP East.
• IPS officer Parichay Kumar (2021 batch) currently holds the position of City SP East in Patna and will lead the SIT.
• Known for his swift action and strong field grip, Kumar previously served as ASP in Ara, solving cases like the Tanishq robbery.
• Kumar, who worked in the Ministry of Railways and RBI, cleared UPSC with Economics as his optional subject after IIM Lucknow.
• His technical background influences his policing style, emphasizing data, planning, and modern methods in crime control.

Why It Matters: IPS Parichay Kumar, known for his effective policing, will lead the SIT investigating the Patna NEET student murder.