Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The funeral rites of the Nepali girl student, who died by suicide in her hostel at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, were performed in Bhairawa of Nepal on Thursday.

According to sources, the body of the girl student Prakriti Lamsal was carried by her family members, relatives, and local residents in a procession to the cremation ground. Hundreds of people took part in the procession and bade her tearful adieu.

The tragic death has ignited widespread protests throughout India.

The untimely demise of the student from KIIT has raised alarms over the safety and well-being of international students in Indian educational institutions. Infocity Police are thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding her death....