The grieving father of the Nepali student, who tragically ended her life at KIIT's hostel in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has raised serious allegations against the institution. He claims that KIIT has shown misconduct towards Nepali students. Early on Tuesday, Sunil Lamsal, the father of the deceased, reached Bhubaneswar. His daughter's postmortem is to be conducted at AIIMS.
''I've lost my daughter,'' he stated. ''Many children study here, and it's come to light that they've been expelled from their hostels. This isn't right. Such incidents should never repeat. KIIT recruits students from Nepal, only to treat them poorly.'' He expressed hope in the government's and police's ability to deliver justice.
Heartbreaking Last Conversation with Mother
He recalls, ''We spoke to our daughter before this incident. She sounded completely normal and mentioned attending a festival. She promised to talk later, but now she's gone.''
KIIT's Response Claims Misguided Romance
KIIT issued a statement suggesting a possible romantic involvement with a fellow student could have driven the suicide, yet later apologized, expressing affection for Nepali students and inviting them back.
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Under Pressure, KIIT Apologizes
The shockwave of the event on February 16th led to an apology from KIIT regarding the insensitive behavior of some staff members. ''The remarks by two officials were extremely irresponsible,'' said a spokesperson. ''They were impulsive comments, but we do not support such actions and extend our apologies.''
New Allegations of Blackmail
The case gained traction following a report by the deceased’s cousin, alleging blackmail by a university student. This allegation fueled protests by Nepali students demanding justice.
Nepali Students Faced Hostel Eviction After Protests
Events took a drastic turn as protesting students were evicted from hostels and left at Cuttack railway station without arrangements. ''We have no money for food, water, or tickets,'' one student lamented. ''We have a critical exam on February 28th, yet we were forcibly removed.''
