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KIIT's unlawful acts led to suicides: UGC panel

IndiaTimes Sunday, 20 July 2025 ()
A UGC fact-finding committee has implicated KIIT University in the suicides of two students, citing illegal activities and criminal liability. The report highlights failures in handling sexual harassment complaints, substandard hostel conditions, and excessive student intake. The UGC is considering freezing expansion and pursuing departmental action against responsible officials due to the university's negligence.
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