February 17th 2025.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu was deeply saddened by the tragic news of a Nepali student's death at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In a statement, the embassy expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the student. This incident has garnered attention from both Indian and Nepali authorities, who are closely monitoring the situation.
Earlier, Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed the issue, assuring that their Embassy in New Delhi has taken immediate action by dispatching two officers to provide counseling to the affected Nepali students in Odisha. In addition, arrangements have been made to give them the option to either stay in their hostel or return to their home, according to their preference.
The third-year B-Tech Nepali student, Prakriti Lamsal, was found dead in her hostel room, as confirmed by the university's registrar. The news caused tension among the students on campus, which resulted in the eviction of a group of Nepali students on Monday. It was reported that the authorities at KIIT University had a change of heart and urged the Nepali students to return to campus.
The situation escalated when sources revealed that KIIT authorities removed several Nepali students from the hostel and dropped them off at Cuttack railway station without any travel arrangements. However, after Prime Minister Oli intervened, the university authorities issued an appeal for the Nepali students to come back to campus.
The unfortunate incident has caused great sadness and shock, not just to the family and friends of the student, but also to the entire Nepali community. The Indian Embassy has assured that they will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide necessary assistance to the affected students. They also extended their support to KIIT University in handling the aftermath of this tragic event.
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