February 21st 2025.
The government expressed its deep sorrow over the tragic passing of a Nepalese student at an educational institution in Odisha. It reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all international students in the country, considering it a top priority.
In response to a question about the incident at the KIIT private engineering college in Bhubaneswar, the spokesperson for the external affairs ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that they have been in constant communication with the Odisha government and the authorities at KIIT since the news broke out. He also mentioned that they have been in touch with the Nepalese authorities, and together, they have taken several measures to address the situation.
Jaiswal also informed that the Odisha Police has made multiple arrests in connection with the incident. The police took five more staff members of the engineering college into custody for their alleged involvement in assaulting Nepalese students while they were leaving the hostel as directed by the college authorities. So far, a total of eleven people have been arrested, including a student who was charged for abetting the suicide of the 20-year-old Nepalese woman in her hostel room.
After the unfortunate incident, the Nepalese students staged protests, demanding justice. The authorities at KIIT and the Odisha government have taken necessary steps to address the situation and provide support to the students. The government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all international students in the country, and it will continue to work closely with all parties involved to ensure justice is served.
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