What's Going On At KIIT University? Second Nepali Student Found Mysteriously Dead In Her Hostel Room

Bhubaneswar: A Nepali student was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her hostel room at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar. On information, the local police rushed to the spot and shifted the body to the mortuary of a hospital for postmortem. The police have also initiated an investigation into the matter to ascertain the cause behind the mysterious death of the Nepali student. Notably, the latest incident marks the second such case involving a Nepali student on campus within three months, following the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepali student, who died by suicide in February after allegedly facing harassment and emotional blackmail from her ex-boyfriend.

According to officials, a first-year BTech student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room at the KIIT in Bhubaneswar. The police received information about the alleged suicide on Thursday evening and immediately launched an investigation. According to the police, the body of the girl was recovered from her hostel room, which is inside the campus, and was found in a hanging position.

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner, Suresh Dev Datta Singh, confirmed that a detailed investigation will be conducted into the matter. The scientific team reached the spot, and all the details were collected. The police have informed the girl's family and the Nepal Embassy about the incident. The body has been sent to AIIMS for a post-mortem examination.

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Odisha Government Extends Condolences

Following the incident, the Odisha government extended its condolences to the family of the deceased student. According to the government officials, the parents of the girl were informed about the incident immediately by the university authorities. The state government assured that necessary action will be taken in the matter. Senior officers, including the Commissioner of Police and Revenue Divisional Commissioner, rushed to the site to enquire into the circumstances leading to the unfortunate incident and take necessary action.

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Previous Similar Incident

The tragic incident comes just a few months after another Nepali student from the same university was found dead in her hostel on February 16. The incident had led to protests among Nepali students, who alleged that a fellow student had harassed the victim and that the college had failed to act despite multiple complaints. The accused student was later arrested on February 17.

Meanwhile, the latest incident has raised concerns about student safety and the measures in place to prevent such tragedies. The university authorities and the police are under pressure to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and that necessary steps are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.