Patna’s law enforcement turned up the heat on retired IPS officer Amitabh Das with a late-evening search at his upscale home in Pataliputra Colony. The Friday operation stems from accusations that Das fueled controversy through provocative social media updates about the death of a NEET preparee whose body was found under suspicious circumstances at a local girls’ hostel.
The young woman from Jehanabad was pursuing her medical dreams when tragedy struck in the Chitragupta Nagar area, now under CBI oversight. Das, a former policeman himself, had been vocal online, sharing what police term as ‘inflammatory’ content on multiple platforms. This prompted Patna police to file charges, leading to today’s raid at Patna Skyz Apartments.
Teams from local stations swarmed the location, combing through documents and electronics. Das remained defiant, claiming he possessed vital evidence for the CBI and was heading to the capital when intercepted. ‘They tried to silence me,’ he stated, hinting at personal threats amid the unfolding drama.
The incident highlights the fine line between free speech and obstruction of justice in India’s digital age. With the NEET case drawing national attention—especially after another similar incident—authorities are cracking down on narratives they see as disruptive. Seized materials could reveal more about Das’s claims, potentially reshaping the investigation’s course. As CBI steps in, all eyes are on whether this raid yields breakthroughs or sparks further debate on police accountability.