Kathmandu: In an effort to address concerns and control the fallout, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha has announced a scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a student who was found dead in her university dormitory.
The university made the announcement on social media, stating that it has decided to provide scholarships for Nepali students in Lamsal’s name. The university’s founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, met with Consular officials Sanjeev Sharma Das and Nabin Adhikari from the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi to discuss ensuring justice for Lamsal.
Lamsal, 20, was discovered dead in her hostel room on Sunday. Reports indicate that she had filed a complaint with the International Relations Office (IRO), but the administration allegedly failed to take appropriate action.
Following her death, students staged protests outside the university, accusing the administration of negligence. In response, the university forcibly evicted Nepali students from the hostel and relocated them to various locations, citing the unrest.
At least 111 Nepali students have since returned home through the Birgunj border amid escalating tensions. The university has reportedly sent emails to their parents, urging them to bring their children back to campus.