Human Rights Activist Files Petitions Over Medical Student's Death in Patna
Human rights advocate Subodh Kumar Jha has taken decisive action following the tragic death of a medical aspirant in Patna. Based in Muzaffarpur, Jha lodged two separate petitions with the National Human Rights Commission and the Bihar State Human Rights Commission. These petitions focus on the circumstances surrounding the student's death in the state capital.
Autopsy Report Reveals Disturbing Findings
The petitions highlight critical information from the student's autopsy report. According to Jha, the report indicates signs of rape and severe injuries to the girl. These findings directly contradict initial police claims that suggested suicide as the cause of death. The activist presented this evidence to challenge the official narrative.
Call for Impartial Investigation and Judicial Intervention
Subodh Kumar Jha called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the case. He demanded an impartial, high-level probe supervised by a retired judge. Jha emphasized the need for accountability and justice in this matter.
Additionally, the activist sent letters to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. In these communications, he urged judicial intervention to ensure proper handling of the case. Jha stressed that external oversight is crucial for delivering justice.
Allegations of Systematic Cover-Up
Jha alleged a systematic effort to obscure facts from the very beginning. He pointed to numerous inconsistencies in statements provided by various parties involved in the case. These include discrepancies from police officials, medical professionals, senior administrators, and hostel authorities.
The activist further argued that the girl's body injuries, when combined with circumstantial evidence and medical documentation, suggest a calculated plot. He believes there was an intentional effort to misrepresent the incident as self-inflicted rather than properly investigating it as a potential crime.
Questioning Investigative Shifts
"An attempt to suppress a heinous crime to protect an accused is itself a punishable offence," Jha stated firmly. He specifically questioned what he described as a "shift" in the investigation following the release of the postmortem report. The activist expressed concern that the focus may have changed once the autopsy findings became known.
Subodh Kumar Jha's actions bring renewed attention to this sensitive case. His petitions and letters seek to ensure that all aspects of the medical student's death receive proper examination. The human rights advocate continues to push for transparency and justice through official channels.
