Death of another Nepali girl student at KIIT University: NHRC member expresses concern through social media post

A day after another Nepali girl student was found dead inside Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University hostel in Bhubaneswar, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday again took cognizance of the matter which has sent shockwaves across Odisha.

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo, in a post on social media platform ‘X’, revealed that a female student from Nepal reportedly ‘committed suicide’ on campus yesterday.

What the NHRC member Wrote

“Yesterday, another Nepali girl student of Odisha's KIIT University committed suicide. In a similar incident last month, the NHRC investigated and issued its recommendations, pointing to procedural lapses in ensuring the safety of students,” wrote Priyank.

However, the University approached the Orissa High Court and the Court stayed the recommendations of the Commission. “We are taking cognizance of the recent incident,” he added.

NHRC’s Earlier Probe of Nepali Girl Student’s Death

NHRC had earlier investigated a similar case involving the death of a Nepali student at KIIT University which drew criticisms the way the deceased student’s colleagues were allegedly misbehaved by the authorities of the institution. 

Following the earlier investigation, the Commission had flagged several procedural lapses regarding student safety and issued recommendations to the concerned authorities.

However, the university challenged the NHRC’s recommendations in the Orissa High Court, which subsequently issued a stay on their implementation. Meanwhile, the recurrence of such a tragic event has reignited concerns about student welfare and institutional responsibility.

In his latest social media post, Priyank further stated that the NHRC is once again officially taking note of the incident and will act accordingly. 

The development has sparked fresh debates on campus safety protocols and the accountability of educational institutions in ensuring the well-being of international students.

More About The Death of Another Nepali Girl Student

A tragic incident unfolded at the KIIT University in Bhubaneswar on Thursday night after another girl student from Nepal was allegedly found dead on the campus.

The body of the student was reportedly recovered in one of the girls' hostels of the varsity. The body of the deceased was reportedly found hanging in the hostel room. 

It has been learned that the deceased was a B-Tech 1st year student of the University. The victim has been identified as Prisha Saha from Birgunj in Nepal.

Earlier Death Case At KIIT University

On 16th February 2025, a 20-year-old Nepali B.Tech student Prakriti Lamsal was found dead in her hostel at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.

On Friday, KIIT University tweeted, We deeply mourn for the untimely demise of our beloved student, Ms. Prisha Sah. Today, all senior functionaries of KIIT gathered, expressed their heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with her family, friends, and the student community. May her soul rest in peace."

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