PATNA, Feb. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday formally took over the case of the death of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Patna following a suspected rape case last month. The CBI also registered an FIR in connection with the case.

The issue was raised by opposition members in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, who demanded a fair investigation.

Sources said that the sleuths of the CBI took over the case after they received the relevant files pertaining to the case registered at Chitragupta Nagar police station in Patna. The case was handed over to the investigating officer of the central agency, said a source.

Sources said that the CBI lodged a fresh FIR at its police station in Patna. "Th...