Regarding the student's death, which is being investigated, Sharma said, "In the initial stage, after the unfortunate event which happened in KIIT, Odisha, the university people closed the hostel and the institution and took all the students to the railway station and asked them to go home.
It was very unfortunate. After dialogue with all three, officials from the Odisha government went to KIIT and instructed them to reverse their notices over the suspension of classes and the closure of hostels. KIIT has taken action against many of its officials and security guards. The case of the alleged suicide is being probed. Sharma also stated that Nepali officials have encouraged students to return to their hostels and resume classes.
Students who have left Odisha will be provided with return tickets. Two officials from our embassy are stationed there. The message to the students is that they can return with confidence.
Nepali officials, the Odisha Police, and the state government have ensured their safety and security," he added. The Ambassador urged Indian students to treat Nepali and other foreign students as brothers and sisters.
A day after the viral video sparked outrage, Jayanti Nath, joint director of girls' hostel and student affairs, released a video apology. She added that her remarks were made in response to comments allegedly calling India "corrupt and poor. The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, , in Lahore now in Pakistan.
