The Higher Education Department on Wednesday opened a 24X7 dedicated helpdesk for the students of KIIT University and issued helpline numbers to ensure the safety and security of students affected by the incident, as well as their safe return and protection of their academic interests.
The third-year BTech student was found dead in her hostel room on February 16, following which Nepali students staged a protest claiming that she was harassed by her fellow student and demanded justice for her.
Delhi High Court has recently discharged a government school principal from a case of death of a student due to negligence in a school in the Kapashera area in 2016. A charge sheet without Prosecution Sanction was filed against the Principal and cognizance was taken.
The incident took place on Friday night and prima facie it seemed to a suicide case though the actual cause of death would be ascertain after post mortem report, he added.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma on Thursday said that Bharatiya Janata Party leader Roopa Ganguly was arrested and taken to court for obstructing the functioning of the Police Station.
IIT Guwahati said on Wednesday that it acknowledges the deep distress caused by the recent unfortunate incident of a student death on campus and is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all
"The students had consumed snacks including samosa and biriyani on Saturday and had rice and sambar at night. They had complained of vomiting and uneasiness on Sunday. Hostel management sent them home after informing their parents on Sunday," said Vijaya Krishnan.
Groups of doctors held protests and strikes in parts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday against the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.