Prakriti Lamsal Case (VCU:MIT-02)

On February 16, 2025, the tragic death of 20-year-old Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, India, has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice. Lamsal, a third-year BTech student, was found deceased in her hostel room, with allegations surfacing that she faced persistent harassment and blackmail by fellow student Advik Srivastava. In response to these allegations, Srivastava has been arrested on charges of abetment to suicide. 

The incident has led to significant unrest both on the KIIT campus and internationally. Nepali students protested, citing institutional negligence and mistreatment, which escalated tensions and drew attention from authorities in both Nepal and India. In a move to honor Lamsal's memory and address the concerns of Nepali students, KIIT has announced a special scholarship in her name, aiming to support Nepali students pursuing education at the institute. 

This case has also prompted discussions in the parliaments of Nepal and Odisha, with lawmakers calling for thorough investigations and measures to prevent such incidents in the future. 

A detailed case report will be coming soon, exclusively on Vigilant Crime Unit.