A tragic incident has occurred in Patna, where a 17-year-old girl was discovered dead in her room at a girls' hostel located in the Chitragupta Nagar police station area. The girl, who was preparing for competitive law examinations, hailed from Samastipur. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sadar Abhinav Kumar, preliminary investigations indicate that the girl was studying for her exams, but confirmation from her parents is pending as they have yet to arrive at the scene. The police reported that the body was found hanging, leading them to explore the possibility of suicide. A forensic team has already examined the hostel room, collecting vital evidence to aid in the investigation. The police have stated that there is currently no indication of forced entry, and they are awaiting further details from the forensic science laboratory (FSL) report. The girl's mobile phone and other items have been seized for examination. Authorities emphasize that a definitive conclusion will only be possible after the postmortem and forensic analysis are completed.