KIIT University girl student’s death: University asked to check intimidation toward students, says Odisha Minister

Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has termed the troubling incident involving the death of a Nepali student at the hostel of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar and some other students being sent to Cuttack station as unfortunate.

The Minister informed that the incident is being investigated impartially and the Chief Minister of Odisha has been briefed on the situation. The Minister further informed that those found accountable will be dealt with according to the law.

Minister Suryabanshi also confirmed that the accused student in connection with the case has been arrested. The students sent to Cuttack will be transported aboard the buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC).

Moreover, the college authorities have been directed that any acts of harassment or intimidation towards students will lead to action.

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“Nepal has an intimate relationship with India. Odisha has also good relationship with Nepal for a long time on the basis of Lord Jagannath. The incident that happened in KIIT is quite unfortunate. We express our sympathy for the bereaved family. The Home Department of the Odisha government has taken immediate steps to address the issue. The accused student in connection with the case has been arrested and forwarded to Court. Laptop, mobile and notes of the deceased have been seized,” said Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.

“We have taken the matter seriously and discussing about it with the college authorities and the External Affairs Ministry of the Government of India. The matter is being investigated. Stern actions will be taken against the culprits. Following the intervention of the State government, the college authorities have requested the Nepal students to return to the institution. The Nepal students sent to Cuttack will be transported aboard the buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC). The college authorities have been directed to prevent any kind of harassment or intimidation towards the students,” he added.