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Second Nepali Student Death at KIIT in Three Months Sparks Fresh Investigation

Prisha Sah, an 18-year-old computer science student, was found hanging in her hostel room as Nepal initiates diplomatic action for a thorough probe into the recurring tragedies at the Bhubaneswar university.

Second Nepali student found dead at KIIT in 3 months, police suspect suicide
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The death of a student on Thursday is the second such incident involving a Nepali student at KIIT University in less than three months. (FILE PHOTO)

Overview

  • Prisha Sah, a first-year Nepali student at KIIT University, was found dead in her hostel room on May 1, with police treating the case as a suspected suicide pending further investigation.
  • This marks the second death of a Nepali student at the university in less than three months, following the February suicide of Prakriti Lamsal, which was linked to unaddressed harassment complaints.
  • Bhubaneswar police have filed an unnatural death case and are conducting forensic investigations, with no suicide note recovered so far and Sah's parents arriving for the post-mortem on May 2.
  • Nepal's government, led by Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, has engaged Indian and Odisha authorities via diplomatic channels to ensure a transparent and comprehensive investigation.
  • The incidents have reignited concerns over safety and welfare measures for international students at KIIT, as well as the university’s response to harassment and mental health issues.