Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today assured Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba that stringent action will be taken against the culprits in the alleged harassment of Nepali students at KIIT Deemed University in Odisha capital here.

"Nepali students studying in KIIT are like our own children. The state government will ensure safety and security of Nepali students at the varsity. We are taking appropriate steps in this regard. The government will make all possible efforts to restore the faith and confidence of Nepali students on Odisha," said the Chief Minister during a telephonic conversation with Nepal Foreign Minister.

The Chief Minister also held discussions on the issue with two officials of Nepalese em...