India, Feb. 25 -- The recent unrest at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar over a Nepali student's death, allegedly by suicide, has reportedly left many fellow students hesitating to resume their studies. It has been a week since the unrest on the campus, yet efforts by university authorities and governmental appeals have so far failed to reassure concerned students and their families.

Around 1,100 Nepalese students are enrolled at KIIT University, but only 150 to 200 have reportedly returned to the campus after returning home with distressing memories. The Nepalese community indicates that many students may request transfer certificates, opting to continue their education in Nepal instead. Discussions among political circles have intensified...