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Indian Embassy in Kathmandu expresses sadness on death of Nepali student

‘Nepali students studying in India form an important facet of the enduring people to people links between the two countries.’

Kathmandu: Embassy of India in Kathmandu said that it is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Embassy extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time.

In the press release issued on Monday, the embassy said it has been in touch with the authorities of KIIT as well as the Odisha State Government. The Embassy has been informed that the local authorities have initiated an investigation into the unfortunate incident. KIIT has also issued an appeal to the Nepali students to return to the campus, resume their classes, and stay in the hostels. It has also assured that the academic losses of the students will be taken care of by the Institute, according to the press release. “Nepali students studying in India form an important facet of the enduring people to people links between the two countries. The Government of India will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure the well-being of the Nepali students in India,” the Embassy has stated.