2 MBBS students of MKCG Medical College suspended for ragging junior

Berhampur: Taking serious cognizance of a ragging incident against a junior medical student, the anti-ragging committee of the MKCG Medical College, here suspended two fourth-year MBBS students for two months.

Speaking to PTI, the college's dean-cum-principal, Santosh Kumar Mishra, confirmed the suspension of the students.

“Based on the recommendation of the anti-ragging committee, the two students have been suspended from attending classes and from staying in the hostel for two months,” Santosh Kumar Mishra, dean-cum-principal of the medical college, informed TOI.

The matter came to light after the father of the MBBS student complained before the anti-ragging cell accusing two of his son’s seniors of beating him up inside the campus late evening last week.

After noticing the victim's injuries, his father complained to the anti-ragging cell, alleging that the duo had assaulted his son. The victim, staying in Gents Hostel No. 2, claimed that while he was returning to his hostel on his motorcycle on the night of February 9, two seniors asked for a ride to Gents Hostel No. 1.

"After they disembarked from my vehicle, they attacked me without reason," the victim claimed.

Following his complaint, police filed a case against the duo, and the medical college authorities referred the matter to the anti-ragging committee. The committee collected statements from the victim, the accused students, and a few others before recommending the suspension of the four students

Police have also taken statements from both parties, and the investigation is ongoing.

The dean mentioned that they have implemented necessary measures in accordance with guidelines to prevent ragging on campus. 

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