Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged suicide of a Nepali student at KIIT University.
The committee comprises esteemed members including the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development Department and Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Higher Education Department.
“In light of the recent unfortunate incident relating to KIIT University, the Government of Odisha has taken immediate cognizance of the matter and taken steps to arrest security guards and suspension of erring officials involved,” read the letter.
The letter also stated that the Odisha government has launched an investigation into reports of misconduct, including the use of force, against students by private individuals. Those found responsible will face accountability as per the law.
“Reports of misconduct including the use of force against students by private individuals, are being investigated into, and those responsible, shall be held accountable as per the law”, read the letter assuring that the Government of Odisha remains committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of every student.
It is pertinent to mention that Prakriti, a B.Tech student of KIIT University, reportedly committed suicide on Sunday following a fight with her estranged boyfriend and the accused Advik Shrivastava, a student of B.Tech (Mechanical).
