India
22‑Year‑Old Student Found Dead on Railway Track in Patna, Police Suspect Suicide After Losing ₹2.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
By Avinash Kumar, Mukesh Mishra
A 22‑year‑old graduate student was found dead on a railway track near Kumhrar in Patna district on Friday. Police say the woman is suspected of suicide after losing about ₹2.5 lakh to alleged cyber criminals in a “digital arrest” scam. Her relatives claim she was murdered. Rail SP Anant Kumar Roy stated the woman was reported missing on October 5. Investigators noted she had been in contact with alleged cyber criminals since September. Her bank account showed transactions to several accounts in Delhi, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Police are reviewing her call detail records and investigating at least ten suspicious phone numbers. A man's body was also discovered roughly 200 metres from hers; he has not yet been identified. The report was written by senior correspondent Avinash, who covers crime, railways, defence and social sectors.
Frequently asked questions
When was the student reported missing?
She was reported missing on October 5.
How much did she lose in the digital arrest scam?
She lost about ₹2.5 lakh.
Where did her bank account send transactions?
To accounts in Delhi, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh.