Odisha: Allegation of ragging in Puri medical college, probe underway

Puri: A first-year MBBS student has allegedly been ragged at Puri Shri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital in Puri of Odisha.

The anti-ragging committee of the college has started an investigation after the complaint of the aggrieved student. The inquiry committee will submit a report within two or three days.

After the investigation report, the committee will decide on the action to be taken against the three people who were involved in the ragging.

The three accused have personally written that they are guilty about the incident. They have also admitted their guilt before the Anti-Ragging Committee.

It is worth mentioning that, the Dean said that various measures have been taken to prevent ragging in the medical college. After the UGC mail, the notice is given in the police station.

Based on this, the police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. The victim student is psychologically traumatized. He is on leave as his mother is not well. The college has informed the student’s family about the incident. The Dean has expressed her grief over the incident.