Nepali girl student’s death at KIIT University: Father of deceased demands justice

The father of the 18-year-old Nepali student Prisha Sah, who was found dead in her hostel room at KIIT University on Thursday, demanded justice over the tragic incident.

"We demand justice following a proper investigation into the incident," said Sah's father.

Last Rites to Be Performed at Puri Swargadwar

As per reports, Sah's body was handed over to her family members after the post-mortem was conducted at AIIMS Bhubaneswar by a three-member medical team under tight security and in the presence of an executive magistrate, a tehsildar, and officers from the Commissionerate Police.

The deceased’s grieving family, who had flown in from Nepal, has decided to perform her final rites at Swargadwar in Puri on Saturday instead of taking the body back to Nepal.

Investigation Underway

Meanwhile, the Commissionerate Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading to Sah's death. As many as ten persons, including Prisha's roommates and nearby hostel mates, have been questioned about the incident. 

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Police have reportedly seized her mobile phone, laptop, and other personal belongings, which have been sent for forensic examination.

Family Members' Concern

The family members of the deceased have reportedly expressed their concern over such repeated incidents at KIIT University. According to Sah's parents, Prisha had spoken to them over the phone around 3pm on the day of her death and had seemed normal.

Just hours later, the family members were informed that their daughter had died by suicide. The abruptness of the incident has shocked the family, who are of the opinion that Prisha had shown no signs of distress.