KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has apologised for misbehaving with Nepali students. In a post on social media the University Vice Chancellor has stated that they take the welfare of the students seriously and respect their dignity.
Vice-Chancellor Saranjit Singh informed that the two staff members seen in a viral video insulting the Nepali students have been removed from service.
Letter of Apology from the Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU
— KIIT – Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (@KIITUniversity) February 18, 2025
KIIT has always been a home to students from across the world, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and care. We deeply regret the recent incident and reaffirm our commitment to the safety, dignity, and well-being of… pic.twitter.com/mJb1Zo9jGj
The Private university made headlines on Monday, 17 February for all the wrong reasons. Following uproar on campus after the suicide of a female student from Nepal, the University staff were seen misbehaving, threatening and even assaulting Nepali students and ordering them to vacate the campus.
#WATCH | "Pack your belongings and just leave"
— OTV (@otvnews) February 17, 2025
KIIT authorities caught threatening Nepali students.#KIITUniversity #Bhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/Jgu102CBKH
The University staff were seen telling Nepali students to be grateful and respectful towards the college and boasting that the University’s food expenses are more than Nepal’s budget. This was after a Nepali student’s body was found hanging and students in hostel started protesting against the college administration for trying to supress the case and ignoring the victim’s earlier attempts to seek help.p
