Patna, Jan. 28 -- Amid growing political pressure over delay in the investigation into the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant in Patna, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha visited the victim student's village in Jehanabad on Wednesday, met her family, and assured them of justice.

"No matter how influential the accused may be, whoever has committed the crime will receive certain and strict punishment," Sinha said. He added that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case from every angle to ensure the truth comes to light.

Sinha told the family that he has been in constant touch with Director General of Police Vinay Kumar and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and that he regularly reviews the progress made by the SIT. He sa...