Hyderabad: Ten MBBS students from Gandhi Medical College in Telangana have been suspended for one year following allegations of ragging their juniors.
The decision was made by the anti-ragging committee after conducting an inquiry that confirmed their involvement in ragging activities over the past few days. The victims of the ragging incidents reported the matter to the anti-ragging cell in the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, which subsequently conveyed the issue to the Telangana authorities.
A college official stated, "We have suspended them for one year and we have evicted them from the hostel."
The victims of these troubling incidents took the brave step of reporting the matter.
The disciplinary action taken against the students involved in these ragging incidents is not limited to mere suspensions. They have also been evicted from the college hostel, ensuring they are separated from their fellow students for the duration of their suspension.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat ragging in educational institutions across India.
Ragging has long been a contentious issue, with tragic consequences in some instances. In response to these concerns, strict anti-ragging policies have been implemented, and colleges and universities are obligated to have active anti-ragging cells to prevent and address such incidents.
While the aim of these measures is to create a safe and nurturing environment for students, cases like this one underscore the need for ongoing vigilance and enforcement. It also emphasises the importance of reporting such incidents promptly to ensure that appropriate action is taken against those responsible.
Ragging in educational institutions can have severe physical and psychological consequences for victims.