PATNA, Jan. 16 -- After the post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault, Patna police on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of a girl. Earlier, the police had dismissed the family's suspicion of foul play.

The victim, who was preparing for the medical entrance examination to improve her rank after qualifying earlier for a dental course, was found unconscious in her hostel room on the morning of January 6. She was admitted to a hospital, where she died on January 11.

Meanwhile, the hostel owner has been arrested to prevent any tampering with evidence.

Police came to know about the incident after the girl's family lodged an FIR alleging assault and foul play, citing injury marks on her body. However,...