February 20th 2025.
In Bhubaneswar, the Higher Education Department of Odisha made a significant announcement on Wednesday. They have set up a 24x7 help desk to ensure the well-being of Nepali students who are studying at KIIT Deemed University and to assist in the safe return of those who left the campus. The department has also released multiple contact numbers, including a Whatsapp number, for students to reach out to for any assistance they may need.
The department issued an order stating that this help desk has been established to support and protect the students who were affected by a recent incident. Kali Prasanna Mohapatra, the Director of Higher Education, will be the Nodal Officer of the help desk, with the assistance of Deputy Director Rajata Manasingh. The help desk will be staffed with nine individuals who will be available round the clock.
This help desk will start functioning immediately and will reach out to students to assist in their safe return to the university or address any concerns they may have. The department has also announced that they will be providing counselling services to restore the students' confidence. They will also be in constant communication with the students to ensure their safety and comfort on campus and protect their academic interests.
A three-member high-level Committee has been formed to conduct a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident that took place at KIIT University. The committee visited the university campus and met with the Nepali students who are currently residing in the hostel, as well as the university authorities. They also inspected various areas of the campus related to the incident.
The department stated that the Committee will conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident where Nepali students were forcefully expelled from the campus after the university declared a "Sine Die". They will also look into the steps taken by the university to ensure the safety of the students who are still on campus. This incident occurred after a third-year BTech student, Prakriti Lamsal, took her own life due to constant harassment from her estranged boyfriend who is also a student at the university. The accused was later arrested by the police while trying to flee the city.
The authorities of the university received backlash for their handling of the incident and were forced to issue an apology letter. They also requested the students to return to the campus. As a result of the protests staged by the students demanding justice for the deceased, they were forcefully evicted from the campus and allegedly assaulted by the university officials. In light of this, two senior hostel officials and one senior administrative officer have been suspended pending an investigation.
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