NHRC Orders Immediate Probe Into Nepali Student’s Alleged Suicide at KIIT University

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the Director General (Investigation) to form a team and conduct a probe into the alleged suicide of a Nepali student at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar.

The team has been directed to visit the place where the student allegedly committed suicide, conduct an investigation and submit a report by March 10.

Additionally, the Commission has instructed the University’s Registrar to cooperate during the investigation.

“The Commission directed the Director General (Investigation) to assign a team of officers/ officials from the Investigation Division and Law Division of the Commission to conduct an on-spot inquiry at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, in accordance with the provisions of the PHRA, 1993 and to submit their inquiry report to the Commission by March 10, 2025″, read the letter issued by the rights commission.

“Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Commission directs the Registrar (Law) to proceed for inquiry in KIIT University, Bhubaneswar to conduct an on spot inquiry along with team consisting two officers from Investigation Division, one not below the rank of SSP and one officer/official from Law Division and submit its inquiry report to the Commission by 10th March, 2025,” the letter further read.

It is pertinent to mention that 20-year-old Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal’s body was recovered from her hostel room on February 16.