Harassment Allegations
What are the demands of the protesters in response to the harassment of Nepali students in India?
Protesters are demanding an immediate end to the harassment of women in college spaces and Nepali students in India. They are specifically calling on the Nepal government to take prompt action to resolve this issue and ensure the safety of Nepali students studying abroad in India. Many students have left their colleges to join ground protests, highlighting the urgency of their concerns following the alleged suicide of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Odisha.
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What happened at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology that led to student protests?
A female Nepali student was found dead in her hostel room on the 15th, with authorities treating it as an alleged suicide. The incident sparked massive demonstrations, primarily by Nepali students, who claimed university officials failed to act on the deceased's harassment complaints against a male student. Following the protests, police arrested the accused student based on an FIR filed by the victim's cousin. Initially, the administration asked Nepali students to leave campus until the inquiry concluded, but later appealed for them to return to classes.
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What actions did police take in response to the Nepali student's suicide at Kalinga Institute?
Police officials arrested a male student from the mechanical engineering department based on prima facie evidence of harassment that allegedly prompted the Nepali female student to take her own life. After investigating the allegations, authorities found sufficient evidence indicating that harassment occurred, which they believe contributed to the tragic suicide. Following the arrest, police examined the accused student and subsequently forwarded him to judicial custody. This action came after determining there was credible evidence linking the harassment to the victim's death, highlighting the serious legal consequences in this case.
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