Bhubaneswar News: Authorities have arrested a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at KIIT University following allegations of harassment that reportedly led to the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student. The victim, a Nepalese national, died on February 16. Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh confirmed that the accused has been taken into judicial custody after evidence of harassment surfaced.
Commissioner Singh stated, “We received information about the suicide yesterday evening and registered a case. Preliminary evidence suggests that harassment may have contributed to her decision to take her own life. We have arrested the accused and he has been placed in judicial custody.”
#WATCH | Odisha: On the incident at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh says, "Yesterday evening, we received information about the incident of suicide by one girl student of a third-year Computer Science in KIIT University. On this… pic.twitter.com/WuUgm7tu82
— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025
Bhubaneswar: KIIT University Protest
The incident sparked strong reactions among students, leading to protests on campus. Students from both Nepal and India gathered to demand justice for their fellow student. In response, police were deployed to maintain order and the situation was stabilised by the following morning.
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Authorities have begun collecting evidence, including seizing the victim’s personal belongings, such as her mobile phone. The device will be sent to the forensic science laboratory for analysis.
A dedicated control room is open 24×7 at KIIT Campus 6 to facilitate the return of Nepali students to the KIIT campus. Additionally, a 24×7 helpline [+91 7847064550 & +91 7855029322] has been set up to provide support and guidance. We urge all Nepali students to reach out for any…
— KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (@KIITUniversity) February 17, 2025
To support Nepali students during this time, a dedicated control room has been established at KIIT Campus 6, operating 24/7. Additionally, a helpline [+91 7847064550 & +91 7855029322] has been set up to provide assistance and guidance. The university has encouraged all Nepali students to reach out for support as needed.
APPEAL!
— KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (@KIITUniversity) February 17, 2025
There was an unfortunate incident which took place late in the evening yesterday on the KIIT campus. Immediately after the incident, police investigated the matter and apprehended the culprit.
The KIIT administration has taken all-out efforts to restore normalcy in the… pic.twitter.com/0o3vFs2TWi
KIIT University Appeals For Calm
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), KIIT University expressed its condolences and assured students that the administration is taking all necessary steps to restore normalcy on campus. "An appeal is made to all our Nepali students who have or plan to leave the campus to return and resume classes," the tweet read.