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Times of Oman
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Nepal Parliament orders Government to advance high-level diplomatic dialogue with India to probe KIIT student death
Kathmandu: Nepal's lower house of Parliament on Monday has asked the country's Government to advance high-level diplomatic dialogue with India to probe the death of a Nepalese student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha. A day ago, the National Assembly, Nepal's Upper House of Parliament had passed a similar directive for the government. Speaker of the lower House of Representatives or the Pratinidhi Sabha, Devraj Ghimire, on Monday issued a ruling to the government to advance high-level diplomatic dialogue with India. "The serious attention of the House has been drawn to the issue raised by the honourable members at an urgent time regarding the death of Prisa Sah, a Nepali student studying at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India. The incident of mysterious deaths one after another of students who had gone abroad to study with dreams of a bright future is also a serious issue related to the sensitivity and responsibility of the nation. I direct the government to take deep interest in this incident and to initiate diplomatic dialogue at the highest level with the Indian government to find out the truth and provide necessary legal assistance to the family," Ghimre said. The first-year BTech, Computer Science student who was said to be planning to return back home for vacation in mid of this month, was found dead inside her hostel room on May 1. This is the second incident of the death of a Nepali female student at the same university reported within a span of three months. Earlier this year, a Nepali student from the same university was found dead in the hostel on February 16, triggering protests from Nepali students. The protesting students had alleged that a fellow student had harassed her and that the college had failed to act despite multiple complaints. Later, the accused student was arrested on February 17. "Before it was the death of Prakriti Lamsal. Before we recover from the pain of losing her another female Nepali student's untimely death has left us deranged. Female student enrolled in B. Tech First year at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India, Prisa Sah had to give up her life. My tribute to her and condolences to the family. She held telephonic conversation with her father at around 3 PM the same day but she took her life in the evening. An estimated 1200 Nepali students are enrolled in that varsity, these kinds of incidents are just coincidence or there is some other reason behind? I would demand for serious investigation onto the topics," Devendra Paudel, also the former Education Minister said. Amresh Kumar Singh, an independent lawmaker in Nepali parliament also demanded action by the Nepal's Government and Foreign Ministry over the issue. "This incident is not a coincidence. About three months back, another female student from Butwal- Prakriti Lamsal also had similar incident. Our government at that time showed readiness but now it has remained silent now just because the student is from Madhesh. I want to ask the Government and Foreign Ministry.. do they have a duty to safeguard and raise concern for its citizens abroad? Be it any place across the globe, I demand a judicial investigation into the case. Why do our Cheli-Beti always face ordeals in the same university and eventually end their lives?" Singh said. Following the death of a Nepali female student at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 2 had expressed its deepest condolences and stated that the Odisha government has extended support for the family, and a thorough investigation is being conducted by the state police. The MEA in a statement said, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic demise of a Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time." "Ministry of External Affairs has been in constant touch with the Odisha State Government since we became aware of the tragic incident. The State Government of Odisha has extended full support to the family of the deceased, and a thorough enquiry is currently being conducted by the Odisha Police," it said. The MEA further said that the safety, security and well-being of all international students is a priority for the Indian government. "Government of India takes the safety, security and well-being of all international students very seriously. We remain in close contact with the Nepali authorities, the Odisha State Government as well as KIIT management to ensure real-time communication and coordination in this matter," the statement read.
The Print
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Odisha govt has extended support to family, says MEA on death of Nepalese student at KIIT
'Ministry of External Affairs has been in constant touch with the Odisha State Government since we became aware of the tragic incident. The State Government of Odisha has extended full support to the family of the deceased, and a thorough enquiry is currently being conducted by the Odisha Police,' it added. In a statement released on Friday, the MEA stated, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic demise of a Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time.' New Delhi: Following the death of a Nepali female student at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed its deepest condolences and stated that the Odisha government has extended support for the family, and a thorough investigation is being conducted by the state police. The MEA further said that the safety, security and well-being of all international students is a priority for the Indian government. 'Government of India takes the safety, security and well-being of all international students very seriously. We remain in close contact with the Nepali authorities, the Odisha State Government as well as KIIT management to ensure real-time communication and coordination in this matter,' MEA said. The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi also expressed condolences and said that they were coordinating with MEA, Odisha government, police and the university for a 'thorough investigation.' Sharing a post on X, the Nepal Embassy wrote, 'Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family.' 'Prayers for her eternal peace. We're closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt., police & the university for a thorough investigation,' the post added. Earlier in the day, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba had said that diplomatic initiatives have been initiated to investigate the death of the student at KIIT. In a post on X, the Foreign Minister said, 'Immediately after the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated diplomatic initiatives to investigate the truth of the incident through high-ranking officials of the Government of India, the Government of Odisha, and the Nepali Embassy in Delhi.' Furthermore, Deuba also expressed condolences to the family of the Nepali student, Prisa Sah and said, 'The incident of Prisa Sah, a Nepali student studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, being found dead in her hostel room has left us deeply saddened. I pray for the eternal peace of Prisa's soul and express my deepest condolences to her family at this sad hour.' Sah, a first-year Computer Science student studying at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead inside her hostel room on Thursday evening. This is the second incident of the death of a Nepali female student at the same university to be reported within three months. Earlier in February, Prakriti Lamsal also had taken her own life at the same university. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Another Nepalese student found dead in Bhubaneswar's KIIT
Mint
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Nepal seeks probe in KIIT student's death, coordinates with MEA, Odisha govt
Nepal on Friday launched diplomatic initiatives to probe the death of an 18-year-old student from the Himalayan nation at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a day after she was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room. The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi said they are coordinating with India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Odisha government, police and the university for a 'thorough investigation'. The Nepal Embassy, in a post on X, wrote, 'Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Prayers for her eternal peace. We're closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt., police & the university for a thorough investigation.' Meanwhile, MEA, in a statement, said, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic demise of a Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time. Ministry of External Affairs has been in constant touch with the Odisha State Government since we became aware of the tragic incident. The State Government of Odisha has extended full support to the family of the deceased, and a thorough enquiry is currently being conducted by the Odisha Police." Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba said that diplomatic initiatives have been initiated to investigate the death of the student at KIIT. In a post on X, the Foreign Minister said, "Immediately after the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated diplomatic initiatives to investigate the truth of the incident through high-ranking officials of the Government of India, the Government of Odisha, and the Nepali Embassy in Delhi." Deuba, expressing condolences to the family of the Nepali student, Prisa Sah, said, 'The incident of Prisa Sah, a Nepali student studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, being found dead in her hostel room has left us deeply saddened. I pray for the eternal peace of Prisa's soul and express my deepest condolences to her family at this sad hour.' On Thursday evening, the student was found dead inside her hostel room, police said. 'Yes, the body of a girl from Nepal has been recovered. It seems that she has committed suicide at the ladies' hostel of KIIT,' reported PTI, quoting Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh. The police said that upon receiving information about the alleged suicide, the body of the girl was recovered in her hostel room, which is inside the campus. "Today, we have received information that a girl from Nepal has died by suicide at the KIIT reached there and investigated the matter. A detailed investigation will be conducted into the scientific team reached there, and all the details were collected. Her family has been informed. The body has been sent to AIIMS for the post-mortem," said Singh. 'The deceased's parents will reach Bhubaneswar on Friday, and after that post-mortem examination of the body will be conducted,' the police commissioner added, saying her body has been sent to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Police mentioned that the Nepal Embassy has been informed about the incident. The Odisha government also extended condolences over the death of the girl and assured that necessary action will be taken in the matter. "Information about the alleged suicide of a girl student from Nepal, studying in the first year B Tech, Computer Science, KIIT University, was received from local police at about 8.10 pm today. The parents of the girl were informed about the incident immediately by the university authorities. In this hour of distress, the State Government extends its support to the family of the deceased and offers its condolences to them," the Information and Public Relations Department said. "On receipt of the information, senior officers, including the Commissioner of Police and Revenue Divisional Commissioner, rushed to the site to enquire into the circumstances leading to the unfortunate incident and take necessary action in the matter. The forensic team is at the spot to collect evidence," it added. 'An incident of suicide by a Nepali student has happened. Prima facie, it appears to be a suicide case as she was found in a hanging position inside a locked room. All evidence has been collected. The body has been sent to AIIMS for post-mortem. An investigation is underway. I have spoken to the Nepali embassy. Police arrangements have been made outside KIIT University, where the situation is normal,' ANI quoted Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh as saying.
News18
02-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Safety of International Students...': MEA Condoles Death Of Another Nepali Student At KIIT Hostel
Last Updated: A Nepali undergraduate student was found dead in her hostel room in Bhubaneswar's KIIT on Thursday evening, making it the second such case in less than three months. The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday expressed its deepest condolences over the death of a Nepali female student at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and said that the safety and security of all international students are crucial for the Indian government. A Nepali undergraduate student was found dead in her hostel room in Bhubaneswar's KIIT on Thursday evening, making it the second such case in less than three months. 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic demise of a Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time," the MEA said in an official statement. 'Government of India takes the safety, security and well-being of all international students very seriously. We remain in close contact with the Nepali authorities, the Odisha State Government as well as KIIT management to ensure real-time communication and coordination in this matter," it added. The MEA further said that it's working closely with the Odisha State Government, which has also extended full support to the family of the deceased and ordered a thorough enquiry. Nepal's Foreign Minister Reacts Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba expressed her condolences to the family of the student and urged New Delhi to investigate the truth of the case. 'The incident of Prisa Sah, a Nepali student studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, being found dead in her hostel room has left us deeply saddened. I pray for the eternal peace of Prisa's soul and express my deepest condolences to her family at this sad hour," she said in an X post. 'Immediately after the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated diplomatic initiatives to investigate the truth of the incident through high-ranking officials of the Government of India, the Government of Odisha, and the Nepali Embassy in Delhi," Deuba added. भारतको ओडिसास्थित कलिंगा इन्स्टिच्यूट अफ इन्डस्ट्रियल टेक्नोलोजी (केआईआईटी) विश्वविद्यालयमा अध्ययनरत नेपाली छात्रा प्रिसा साह आफ्नै होस्टेल कोठामा मृत भेटिएको घटनाले निकै मर्माहित बनाएको छ। प्रिसाको आत्माको चिर शान्तिको कामना गर्दै यस दुखद घडीमा उनको परिवाजनमा गहिरो समवेदना… — Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba (@Arzuranadeuba) May 2, 2025 Cops Suspect Suicide Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner S Devdutt Singh said that the girl was found dead in her hostel room on campus and is suspected to have died by suicide. The reasons behind the suspected suicide remain unclear. She was studying computer science and hailed from the Birgunj area of Nepal. The police reached the KIIT Campus and are investigating the case, Singh said. The incident follows a tragedy that unfolded less than three months ago, when a 20-year-old Nepali computer science student died by suicide, allegedly after being blackmailed. That case escalated into a major controversy, with allegations surfacing against some faculty members for making racist and demeaning remarks toward Nepali students. The accused, Advik Shrivastava, a third-year student, was arrested by Bhubaneswar police at the airport as he was reportedly attempting to flee. The university came under intense criticism for its response, particularly after it directed over 1,000 Nepali students to vacate the campus. The Ministry of External Affairs later stepped in, prompting the university to enter damage-control mode and issue formal apologies. First Published: May 02, 2025, 14:01 IST
The Print
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Nepal Embassy coordinating with MEA, Odisha govt for 'thorough investigation' following death of student at KIIT
Sharing a post on X, the Nepal Embassy wrote, 'Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family.' Kathmandu [Nepal], May 2 (ANI): Following the death of a Nepali student at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi expressed condolences and said that they were coordinating with India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Odisha government, police and the university for a 'thorough investigation.' 'Prayers for her eternal peace. We're closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt., police & the university for a thorough investigation,' the post added. Earlier in the day, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba had said that diplomatic initiatives have been initiated to investigate the death of the student at KIIT. In a post on X, the Foreign Minister said, 'Immediately after the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated diplomatic initiatives to investigate the truth of the incident through high-ranking officials of the Government of India, the Government of Odisha, and the Nepali Embassy in Delhi.' Furthermore, Deuba also expressed condolences to the family of the Nepali student, Prisa Sah and said, 'The incident of Prisa Sah, a Nepali student studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, being found dead in her hostel room has left us deeply saddened. I pray for the eternal peace of Prisa's soul and express my deepest condolences to her family at this sad hour.' Sah, a first-year Computer Science student studying at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead inside her hostel room on Thursday evening. This is the second incident of the death of a Nepali female student at the same university to be reported within three months. Earlier in February, Prakriti Lamsal also had taken her own life at the same university. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
