Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday heavily criticised Odisha government, calling their administration a "failed system" and blamed their inaction for the death of Balasore college student, who self-immolated herself in protest over sexual harassment by her teacher.
The incident occurred at RR School in Jalgaon on July 11, when the student, identified as Kalpesh Valmik Ingle, was found unconscious during recess. According to school authorities, he was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
A day after ruling from the upper house of the parliament, the lower house- House of Representatives also has ruled the government over the issue of death of a Nepali student in Odisha's KIIT University.
Vanshika, a 21-year-old student from Dera Bassi studying in Canada, was found dead on a beach near Ottawa. Her father, speaking to ANI, raised suspicions of murder as the High Commission of India confirmed an investigation is underway.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a probe into the death of a Nepali student at KIIT University in Odisha following allegations of assault on protesting students.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of the Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology and convey our heartfelt condolences. The Government of India accords high priority to the safety, security, and well-being of all international students in the country. The
"There is normalcy here. Classes are going on. We held discussions with students from Nepal. Those who have left have been appealed to return. The Nepal delegation is also in touch with them, and in due course, they will come back," the Commissioner told reporters.