Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- In the wake of a student from Nepal at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar allegedly taking her own life, intense discussions about the institution's authorities and their alleged negligence have come to the fore.

The event sparked massive protests, with students alleging the high-handedness of security personnel in the university, demanding justice, and raising serious questions about safety and mental health support on campus.

Incidentally, the deceased, Prakriti Lamsal, allegedly took her own life owing to unbreakable mental pressure after a relationship fell out. However, reports mentioned that she had approached the International Relations Office of KIIT University for help but was allegedly not provided with the...