913 Nepali Students Return to KIIT as Tensions Calm

The situation at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India, is getting better after weeks of tension. This started with the suspicious death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal, which led to big protests. Many Nepali students felt unsafe and had to leave the campus.

Now, things are improving. Out of 1,169 Nepali students, 913 have returned to their hostels. The university has apologized for what happened and even arranged flights for 900 students who needed help traveling back.

University Resumes Classes and Exams

After the protests, KIIT has restarted classes, exams, and job programs. Many students missed their exams because of the protests. To help them, the university has scheduled new exam dates so they don’t fall behind in their studies.

To make students feel safe, KIIT has increased security and monitoring on campus. They want to make sure nothing like this happens again.

Investigations Still Going On

Even though the protests are over, the case of Prakriti Lamsal’s death is still being investigated. The Odisha police, India’s National Human Rights Commission, and Nepal’s NHRC are all working together to find out what really happened.

Students and parents are hoping for justice and better safety for all students, especially those from other countries.

KIIT Promises a Safer Future

KIIT has promised to improve campus security and support international students better. They say they will listen to student concerns and take quick action if any problem happens again.

Many students are happy to be back, but they still want to see real changes. They hope the university will keep its promises and make the campus a safer place for everyone.

Conclusion

The return of 913 Nepali students shows that things are getting better at KIIT. The university has apologized, resumed classes, and improved security. However, the investigation into Prakriti Lamsal’s death is still ongoing. Students and families are watching closely, hoping for justice and lasting safety improvements at KIIT.