February 19th 2025.
Kathmandu: The Nepal government announced on Tuesday that they may halt the issuance of no objection certificates to students interested in studying at institutes in Odisha. This decision is a result of the unfortunate death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old third-year B Tech student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar. She allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room on Sunday afternoon, sparking unrest on the campus.
According to a statement from Nepal's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, this action will be taken if the situation surrounding the incident is not resolved in a fair and lawful manner. The ministry also urged everyone involved, including guardians and students of the university, to remain patient. They have set up a help desk to assist in effectively resolving any issues that may arise from the incident.
Several Members of Parliament raised concerns about the incident at KIIT during the House of Representatives' zero hour on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba assured the public that the ministry is closely monitoring the situation and the aftermath of the student's death. In fact, two senior police officers from the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi have already arrived at the college to gather information and ensure the safety of Nepalese students.
Deuba also added that the Foreign Ministry and Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi are working together with the college administration and Indian security agencies to handle the situation. In the meantime, the Infocity police have handed over Prakriti's body to her father, Sunil Lamsal, after conducting a postmortem at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
The police have arrested six individuals, including three senior administrative officials, in connection with the girl's death and the subsequent protests. However, they were later released on bail by a local court. The Odisha government has formed a committee, led by ACS Home, to investigate the circumstances that led to the 20-year-old Nepalese girl's tragic death in the KIIT hostel. They will also look into why the institute chose to send suspension letters to students who were seeking justice.
In conclusion, the Nepal government is closely monitoring the situation and is taking necessary actions to ensure the safety and well-being of Nepalese students studying in Odisha. They hope that the truth behind Prakriti's death will be revealed and justice will be served.
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