Odisha Government: KIIT under notice; Actions will be taken based on findings of committee
Issuing a statement, the Director of Odisha’s Information Department said legal action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation committee.
Kathmandu: The government of the Indian state of Odisha has expressed its commitment to ensuring justice for the victim in the case of the suspicious death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
Issuing a statement, the Director of Odisha’s Information Department said legal action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation committee.
'The government of Odisha has taken immediate cognizance of the matter and taken steps to arrest security guards and suspension of erring officials involved,' the statement read.
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Furthermore, it stated, 'The institution has placed under notice, and appropriate legal and administrative action shall follow based on the findings of the High-Level Fact Finding Committee constituted by the government.'
According to the Odisha government, the committee includes the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, the Principal Secretary, the Women and Child Development Department, and the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Higher Education Department as members.
Additionally, the statement mentioned that investigations are ongoing into reports of the use of force and other misconduct against students, and those found responsible will be held accountable as per the law.
The Odisha government has also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of every student and taking all necessary steps to deliver swift and impartial justice.