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The Odisha government is reviewing a report from a high-level committee investigating the death of a Nepalese student at KIIT University in February 2025. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly that the inquiry has been completed, and the report is under examination. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) also conducted an independent inquiry into the matter after the death triggered outrage in both India and Nepal, raising concerns about KIIT University’s negligence. The Minister also addressed questions about alleged encroachment of public land by KIIT University, stating that the matter falls under the purview of other government departments, specifically IDCO, General Administration, and Revenue Departments. A field-level inquiry will be conducted by relevant authorities.

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Odisha Government Reviews Report on Nepalese Student’s Death at KIIT University

Bhubaneswar, India – December 5, 2025 – The Odisha government is currently examining the findings of a high-level committee formed to investigate the death of a 20-year-old Nepalese student at KIIT University in February. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly today that the committee has submitted its report following an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, which sparked widespread outrage in India and Nepal.

The incident raised concerns about potential negligence on the part of KIIT University. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of the matter and conducted its own independent investigation.

Minister Suraj also addressed questions regarding alleged illegal encroachment of a public road by the university. He clarified that this issue falls under the jurisdiction of other government departments, including the State-run Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), the General Administration Department, and the Revenue Department. A field-level inquiry involving officials from IDCO, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and the local tehsil will be conducted to investigate the allegations.

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