KIIT University has fired three officials and issued an apology for their misconduct during recent campus protests.

On Tuesday, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology issued an official apology in response to the reported misconduct of its employees during recent protests. The incident occurred after a third-year BTech student from Nepal tragically took their own life. The university expressed deep regret and acknowledged the distress caused by the actions of its employees.

As a result, KIIT took swift action by suspending two hostel officials and a senior administrative officer from the International Relations Office. An inquiry has also been launched against them. In addition, the university has suspended three other officials, terminated two security personnel, and issued a public apology. These actions demonstrate the seriousness of the situation and the university's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students.

KIIT has also announced the establishment of a 24/7 control room to assist students. The staff have been actively encouraging students to return to the campus as soon as possible. The university acknowledges that certain comments were made in the heat of the moment and apologizes for any distress caused. The safety and well-being of students are the top priority for KIIT.

In a separate statement, KIIT Vice-Chancellor Saranjit Singh issued a direct apology, stating, "We regret the way some of us behaved with the agitating students. We love our students and have never done them any disservice. The comments made by two of our officers were extremely irresponsible. Although they were made in their personal capacity in the heat of the moment, we do not support their actions. We have removed them from service, and they too have apologized. We also extend our apology to all students and the people of Nepal. We love them as much as we love the people of India and the world. Additionally, we are once again appealing to our Nepali students to rejoin academic activities immediately."

Despite these actions and apologies, tensions remain high as students demand stronger action. The Odisha government has also condemned the incident, calling it a case of "physical assault and racial behavior" against Nepali students. The university reiterates its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students and will continue to take necessary measures to ensure the same. KIIT has always been a home for students from all over the world, and it is deeply regretful that such an incident occurred within its walls.

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