New Delhi, May 2 -- Nepal on Friday launched diplomatic initiatives to probe the death of an 18-year-old student from the Himalayan nation at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a day after she was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room. The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi said they are coordinating with India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Odisha government, police and the university for a "thorough investigation".

The Nepal Embassy, in a post on X, wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Prayers for her eternal peace. We're closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt., police & the univers...