Not a single FIR done on Pt. JNMMC ragging

Raipur | Correspondent: No First Information Report has been filed in the recent ragging case at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Chhattisgarh.

Two second-year students, Anshu Joshi and Deepraj Verma from the 2023 MBBS batch, have been bnned from attending classes for 10 days starting November 4. However, of these 10 days, six are holidays.

The incident reportedly involved harassment of first-year students by second-year students in the college hostel.

According to complaints, juniors were forced to shave their heads and were harassed in other ways.

There are also allegations that senior students demanded photographs from female juniors.

The Anti-Ragging Cell received the complaint on October 26, and an investigation confirmed the allegations.

The two suspended students are barred from attending classes or clinical postings during this period.

Family members of the affected students escalated the issue by filing a complaint with the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Dr. Rakesh Gupta, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Raipur, shared that complaints had been ongoing for about a month.

The situation intensified when around 50 students were reportedly forced to shave their heads, and female students were told to adhere to a strict dress code, including the use of specific hair oils.

Dr. Gupta expressed concern over the college administration’s initial inaction, stating that only after the issue gained traction on social media and reached the NMC did the administration take steps.

However, he criticized the suspension, calling it inadequate, as five out of the 10 suspension days fall during holidays, suggesting a potential cover-up.

Dr. Gupta emphasized the need for government intervention to prevent further harassment and urged a more thorough investigation to ensure student safety and well-being.

This incident highlights the ongoing need for effective anti-ragging measures in educational institutions.