Medico assaulted with cricket stumps: final year MBBS student, house surgeon booked for ragging

They informed about an altercation that had taken place between the parties earlier this month. Following the dispute, senior students had begun harassing them, alleged the complainants stating that when they informed the RIMS authorities about the incident, no action was taken against the two seniors; moreover, they only tried to pacify them.

In their complaint, they further stated that the seniors have been harassing them in various ways, including asking them to get alcohol and cigarettes.

Speaking to TOI, PV Ramana, inspector of Two-Town police station said, "We have sent the complainants to the government hospital for medical examination as injury marks were found on their backs. We are investigating the case from various angles and have also visited the RIMS campus to ascertain the facts." He added: "Once our investigation is complete, we will take action against the two seniors (accused)."

The inspector informed the TOI that a case have been registered against the accused under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, AP Prohibition of Ragging Act and Sections 322, 324, 342 R/W 34 of the IPC.

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