The National Human Rights Commission has written a letter to Odisha's Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) over the issue of Nepalese student who was found dead at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh on Friday stated that following preliminary findings in the case related to the death of the Nepali girl at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), "Prima facie, it appears to be a suicide case," as she was found hanging i
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo said that an investigation revealed the university's inaction led to the suicide of a Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said the National Task Force to be headed by apex court's former judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat and noted that student suicides have surpassed instances of farmers killing themselves due to agrarian distress.
According to the police, the student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) program at DY Patil College in Pimpri Chinchwad, attempted suicide by jumping from Sant Tukaram Nagar Metro Station at around 6 pm on Monday.
"We just know that an investigation is being done. The post-mortem report will come soon. We have the information that she was harassed and emotionally blackmailed due to which she committed suicide," the father, Sunil Lamsal told ANI.
BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb condemned the deteriorating law and order in Odisha, highlighting protests in the assembly. He criticized the police and stated that the recent suicide of a Nepalese student further exemplifies the government's failure.
Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj confirmed the swift arrest of the accused in the suicide case of a student from Nepal, stating the police are investigating the matter. He promised strict action against anyone involved, including university authorities.
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal blamed Gujarat's BJP government for the death of a Class 8 student from Surat, saying that the girl was killed by the greed of the education mafia, allegedly nurtured by the BJP.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: While the global recognition of mental health's importance has grown, India still faces urgent challenges. Of an average 250 million school-going students in India, 80 per cent experience various stressors, including academic pressures, peer dynamics,
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