A second-year student from Nepal has shared a distressing account of their removal from the hostel at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on Reddit, the student wrote, “I was forcefully removed from my hostel. It’s been 48 hours without sleep or a proper meal; we’ve been surviving on snacks and water.”
The student further mentioned the unpleasant experience of the journey, said, “Our journey home has been exhausting: two trains, three buses, two autos, and still not complete. We still need another bus and auto or taxi to reach home.”
To the authorities at KIIT, I respectfully ask: do you think what happened to us is fair?
Sharing the experience of forceful eviction the student shared,” I was sleeping in my room when a few bouncers, a guard (only one of the seven wore an ID card), and a cleaning helper entered. They asked, “Kaha se ho?” When we said Nepal, they responded, “Boriya bistar ban aur nikal yaha se.” We hadn’t seen any notice about our suspension. They didn’t allow us to think and demanded our phones. When we refused, they slapped us, nearly hit us with a chair, and threatened, “Tum jyase Nepali ko kat ker fek denge toh bhi pata nahi chalega kisiko, chup chap nikal bola na.”
In the emotional post, the student expressed their disillusionment with the treatment, questioning the fairness of the actions taken by the authorities at KIIT. The student wrote: I believed India was a democratic country, embracing the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” meaning “the world is one family.” Yet, we were treated otherwise.
As Nepalese, we are India’s closest neighbors, sharing deep-rooted cultural and historical ties. I used to respect every faculty member at KIIT, often posting about the institution. However, this experience has shown me that some are educated illiterates.
Strangers without formal degrees helped us during our train journey, while our own teachers passed disrespectful comments about our country. We aren’t as economically powerful as India, but such remarks were unnecessary. We weren’t studying there for free; we paid our dues.
Regarding returning to college, after all this, I’m frustrated when asked, “When are you returning?” Please let me process what has happened. I’m not in a state to make any judgment. As a second-year student, I’ve invested two years of my life.
I want to study so that our generation doesn’t have to face such remarks. But after this, I don’t feel safe. I saw with my own eyes how they beat us. Who guarantees it won’t happen again? Who will be responsible if we’re murdered?
I respect our teachers; they taught us. But sir/ma’am, if I were your own child, would you send me back there? Please be honest with yourself.
Third year student death
Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B-Tech student from Nepal at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday. Authorities are investigating the cause of her death, which is suspected to be suicide.
Lamsal’s cousin, who filed a complaint with the police, alleged that she had been blackmailed by a male student at the university, which might have led to her tragic decision. In its statement, KIIT suggested that a possible romantic relationship with another student could have played a role in the incident, but emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing.
Protest and eviction
Reports have emerged of Nepali students being forcibly evicted from their hostel rooms at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). On Monday, two busloads of students were dropped off at Cuttack Railway Station, despite some expressing frustration over the timing, as exams are scheduled to begin on February 28.
Additionally, other students reported being prevented from leaving the hostel by private security guards, further escalating tensions.