A disturbing incident of ragging has come to light at Grant Government Medical College in Mumbai, leading to the suspension of two second-year MBBS students from their hostel for a year. On October 17, a junior student was allegedly harassed and forced to dance by two drunken seniors in the first-year hostel premises. The situation was defused when a professor intervened.
The medical college has reiterated its commitment to providing a safe and respectful learning environment.
This incident sends a strong message against ragging and reinforces our zero-tolerance policy.
Senior Official from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER)
Students found guilty of ragging face suspension, expulsion, or criminal charges under the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences regulations.
To maintain a secure environment, an anti-ragging squad makes rounds of the hostels twice daily. Second-year and first-year hostels are located at opposite ends of the hospital campus, with seniors barred from interacting with freshers at the hostel.
Police Action:
A case was registered under Section 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and Section 127(2) (wrongful confinement)
Section 3 of the HP Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Act 2009 was also invoked.
Investigation:
The Anti-Ragging Committee, comprising a police officer, parent, journalist, and college professors, conducted an investigation and recommended suspension. The committee found the seniors guilty of ragging in a drunken state. MBBS classes resumed at both Grant Medical College and the affiliated JJ Hospital. The college administration works closely with authorities to ensure student safety. Students can also report ragging incidents anonymously.
(Input From Various Sources)
(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)
