KIIT discovered a dead Nepalese student in the dorm room
A 20-year-old Nepali engineering student was discovered dead in her dorm room on Sunday night at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar in a terrible event. Prakriti Lamsal, who passed away, was a student pursuing a B.Tech in computer science. Her sudden passing has sparked significant complaints from her fellow students, especially those from Nepal, who have expressed disapproval of both her passing and the way the university has handled the matter.
After the student's death, protests break out
Nepalese students were the main leaders of the fierce demonstrations that followed the announcement of Lamsal’s passing on the KIIT campus. These students vented their ire and irritation, saying that when Lamsal allegedly contacted the International Relations Office (IRO) regarding harassment by a male student, the university did nothing. The university’s accountability and the security protocols it has in place for overseas students have come under scrutiny as a result of this claim.
Police Investigation: Alleged Harassment and Suicide Suspicion
According to police preliminary investigations, Lamsal committed suicide. The authorities have placed one of her batchmates under arrest in relation to the matter. The police have filed a formal complaint under the provisions of aiding and abetting suicide, and the male student who is being held is being questioned. The inquiry suggests that the deceased may have been dealing with a personal conflict, which may have played a role in her extreme choice, the police say. The body is scheduled to be given to the deceased’s family after a post-mortem examination, according to the authorities.
Student Complaints: Insufficient University Assistance
Allegations that the institution had disregarded Lamsal’s complaints about the male student’s harassment before her passing served as the impetus for the protests. The Nepali students have accused KIIT authorities of being careless, saying that they failed to respond to Lamsal’s concerns in a timely or suitable manner. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, the registrar of KIIT, on the other hand, said that no formal complaints had been sent to the university administration and that Lamsal’s actions were the consequence of a tense personal connection with the male student in question.
The University's Crisis Response
A statement outlining KIIT’s role in the crisis was released in response to the increasing agitation on campus. The institution asserts that its officials immediately notified the police upon reporting the incident. Suspicion of a relationship between the male student and Lamsal led to his arrest for interrogation. Additionally, according to KIIT, the death seemed to be connected to a private argument between the two pupils. The institution insisted that talks had been held to manage the issue in order to further address the concerns expressed by Nepalese students, and they gave the public the assurance that things had returned to normal on campus.
Government Involvement and Campus Safety Procedures
When the protests became out of control, the local police were called in to maintain peace and protect all the students. The goal of the increased security was to bring the KIIT campus back to order and stop any more disturbances. Police intervention and the promise of a full inquiry into the occurrence eventually brought the tense situation under control.
KIIT Directs Nepalese Students to Leave Right Away
Unexpectedly, KIIT ordered all international students from Nepal to leave the university right away after announcing a “sine die” (indefinite suspension). The institution arranged for more than 500 Nepali students to board busses, which took them off at different Bhubaneswar train stations. The institution then instructed the pupils to return to Nepal. Implemented to reduce tensions, this measure has sparked discussion among the public and student body.
Conclusions and Continued Research
The leadership of KIIT promised that things were back to normal on campus after the evacuation. The institution stressed that the police would continue their investigation into Lamsal’s death and would make every effort to learn the truth about what happened. As the investigation continues, the authorities have pledged to update the public. The Nepalese student body is still worried about their safety and the university’s responsibility to address the complaints Lamsal made before her untimely demise.