Bhubaneswar: The post-mortem examination for Prisha Shah, a first-year KIIT University student who allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room, will be conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday.
As per reports, Prisha Shah was found hanging in her hostel room inside the KIIT University campus on Thursday evening. She was immediately rushed to the nearby private medical college, where the doctors declared her dead.
The incident has raised concerns, coming just months after another Nepali student, Prakriti Lamsal, died under controversial circumstances at the same university.
Sources revealed that the family members of the deceased student, Prisha Shah, arrived in Bhubaneswar and identified her body at AIIMS yesterday, confirming her identity before the scheduled post-mortem examination. The post-mortem report is expected to provide crucial insights into the case, aiding the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday extended heartfelt condolences on the tragic demise of a female Nepali student of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, stating that the Indian government takes the safety, security, and well-being of all international students very seriously.
“The Ministry of External Affairs has been in constant touch with the Odisha State Government since we became aware of the tragic incident. The State Government of Odisha has extended full support to the family of the deceased, and a thorough enquiry is currently being conducted by the Odisha Police,” read a statement issued by the MEA.
