Tue Feb 18 10:39:27 UTC 2025: ## Nepali Student’s Death at Indian University Sparks Outrage, Diplomatic Intervention

**BHUBANESWAR, INDIA** – The death of a Nepali student at KIIT University in Odisha, India, has sparked outrage and prompted diplomatic intervention from the Nepali government. Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year BTech student, died under circumstances that remain unclear. However, the situation worsened when KIIT authorities allegedly evicted several Nepali students from their hostel and left them at Cuttack railway station without travel arrangements.

This alleged eviction, following Lamsal’s death, has ignited a firestorm on social media. Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli responded to the incident on Facebook, stating that the government is investigating through diplomatic channels and is in contact with Indian authorities. Two officers from the Nepali embassy in Delhi are expected to visit KIIT University and meet with the affected students.

The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of foreign students in India, a country increasingly popular as an education hub for students from Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Africa. While India’s growing reputation as an educational destination showcases its soft power, incidents like this damage that image. Experts suggest that foreign students should familiarize themselves with Indian law to protect themselves against such situations. They also highlight that Indian law and international human rights conventions offer significant safeguards to foreign students, including the right to education, legal representation, and embassy assistance. The investigation into Lamsal’s death and the alleged eviction of other Nepali students is ongoing.

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