Nepal launches diplomatic initiatives to probe death of another student at Odisha's KIIT

CONCERNED about the safety of Nepalese students at KIIT in Odisha, the government of the neighbouring country on Friday initiated diplomatic efforts to ensure a high-level probe into the death of the 18-year-old girl studying here, a day after she was found hanging in the technology institute.

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The body of the BTech computer science student, Prisa Sah, was recovered from her hostel room at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on Thursday evening, police said.

The incident comes 74 days after Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student of the same institute, died by suicide on February 16.

There are around 1,000 Nepalese students in KIIT, according to officials.

The Nepal Embassy also took up the matter with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, who assured them of all kinds of safety and security for students from the neighbouring country.

The embassy also contacted officials of KIIT, a statement issued by the Nepal government said.

In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said it was "deeply saddened" over Prisa's death.

MEA said it has been in constant touch with the Odisha government since it learnt about the "tragic incident".

The ministry said the state government had extended full support to the family of the deceased, and a thorough inquiry is currently being conducted by Odisha Police.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time," the Ministry said.