A Tragic Incident at KIIT University: A Nepali Student's Death Revives Concerns
Regrettable passing of a Nepalese student at KIIT University: Ministry of External Affairs asserts, "Indian government prioritizes the security of international students significantly."
Y'all don't wanna believe it, but the Ministry of External Affairs has shed some light on a freakin' messed-up situation - the death of a Nepali girl student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
Labeling the incident as deeply unfortunate, the Government of India expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family, who've just gotta be dealin' with some heavy shit right now. They've also been jointly investigating this whole ordeal with the Odisha State Government, confirming the victim's name to be Prisa Sah. Some of you might recognize the name 'cos it's only been a few months since another Nepalese student, Prakriti Lamsal, also met a tragic end at the same damn school.
From what we've gathered, the MEA has been in constant contact with the Odisha state government/Odisha Police since the tragedy unfolded. An investigation is currently underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding Prisa's death, which is suspected to be a suicide. Now, not gonna lie, it's kinda creepy that this is happenin' again at the same uni, but let's wait for the facts, y'know?
On the Nepalese front, their Foreign Affairs Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, expressed profound sadness regarding Prisa's passing. Just like the Indian government, Nepalese diplomats are also coordinating with their Indian counterparts, local investigators, and KIIT management to ensure a thorough investigation.
Questions are bein' raised about the safety of international students, and rightly so. The entire incident comes just a short while after deadly unrest at KIIT when a previous student's body was discovered in the same hostel. Demonstrators accused the university of mishandling the situation and neglecting prior reports of harassment, pushing the Nepali student to take drastic measures.
Prisa was only an 18-year-old B.Tech student, studying Computer Science at KIIT. Initial reports state that she didn't respond to an attendance call and was found hanging in her hostel room. No note was discovered, and no allegations have been made against anyone yet. Parents are expected to arrive on Friday for her postmortem examination.
Let's hope the investigation sheds some light on this dark situation and ensures the safety of all students at KIIT University. Our thoughts are with Prisa's family, friends, and fellow students in this difficult time.
Insight:
- Nepal's authorities are engaging with the GOI, Odisha Government, the Odisha Police, and the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi to ensure a comprehensive investigation.
- The case is being taken seriously as it comes in the wake of the sudden death of Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student at the same university earlier this year.
- The Indian Government stated that it takes the safety of international students very seriously and assures continuous communication and coordination with Nepalese authorities, the Odisha government, and the KIIT management.
- Amidst the tragic passing of Prisa Sah, the Nepali Foreign Affairs Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, has sadly expressed deep sadness.
- In addition to the joint investigation with the Odisha State Government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also been in contact with Nepalese diplomats.
- The finance minister of Nepal has not released any statement about the investigation or the safety of Nepali students studying abroad, specifically in the case of KIIT University.
- On the educational front, the Nepal Government has added 'education-and-self-development' sections to their discussions with the Indian government about the Nepalese students' situation at KIIT University.
- Saddened by the latest events, many Nepali citizens are demanding increased transparency and stricter measures for crime-and-justice issues associated with international student safety in India.
- In light of the recent Nepali student deaths at KIIT University, Defi, a blockchain-based platform for financial services, has decided to organize an educational webinar on 'Learning to Navigate Challenges Abroad' for potential student clients to help them prepare and manage risks better.
