KIIT Suicide Sparks Protests, Diplomatic Concern, and High-Level Investigations

The death of a Nepali student at KIIT University has led to allegations of harassment, student protests, and diplomatic interventions from Nepal, prompting Odisha authorities to launch inquiries and take action.

A 20-year-old Nepali student at KIIT University allegedly died by suicide in her hostel, with her father alleging harassment and emotional blackmail by a fellow student, who has since been arrested.
Protests erupted on campus as Nepali students accused university staff of mistreatment, including eviction from hostels and derogatory comments about Nepal, which were caught on video.
The Odisha government has formed a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the incident, including allegations of misconduct and use of force against protesting students.
KIIT University has suspended several staff members, including two who made inflammatory remarks, and apologized for its handling of the situation while appealing for Nepali students to return to campus.
The case has drawn international attention, with Nepal's Prime Minister and embassy officials intervening, as well as discussions in the Odisha state assembly about the incident's broader implications.