Odisha Ensures Safety and Dignity for Nepalese Students Amid KIIT Incident

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi affirmed that Nepalese students in Odisha will pursue education with full dignity. He assured Nepal's Foreign Minister of strict actions following a student's suicide and attack on Nepalese students at KIIT. Ten arrests have been made, and Nepal appreciates Odisha's swift response.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed on Saturday that Nepalese students studying in Odisha will be treated with respect and dignity, following a tragic incident at KIIT. Majhi addressed Nepal's Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, vowing serious measures against injustices.

During the conversation, Majhi emphasized the Odisha government's commitment to resolving the fallout after a 20-year-old engineering student's suicide and subsequent attacks on Nepalese students. The Nepalese foreign minister expressed gratitude towards Majhi for actively addressing the crisis.

Majhi's meeting with Nepalese Embassy officials, where he disclosed the arrest of ten individuals tied to the attack, underscored Odisha's dedication to restoring campus peace. Officials praised Odisha for its decisive actions, reinforcing the historic ties between Nepal and the state.