Berhampur: A second-year MBBS student at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur is subjected to ragging allegedly by two of his seniors in the hostel.
Though the incident took place two days ago, it came to light today after the father of the victim lodged a police complaint and informed the anti ragging cell, New Delhi regarding the incident.
As per the allegation, Rudra Rout, a second-year MBBS student was returning to his hostel from Band rehearsal on Friday evening while some seniors allegedly slapped him over some reason at the hostel.
Following the incident, his father posted on his ‘X’ handle and tagged to Delhi anti-ragging cell, Berhampur SP and MKCG authorities regarding the incident.
“My son Rudra Rout, 1st year MBBS student in MKCG Medical College and Hospital staying in Gents Hostel 2 of college Campus faced ragging by seniors last night in Gents Hostel 1 when he was returning from Band Rehearsal with seniors and as per seniors’ request, he dropped 2 seniors at police out post on the campus, but some seniors students beat him severely and he lost his sense. Now, he is in depression and not responding to our call properly,” his father’s social media post stated.
He further stated that a senior student from the fourth year requested him to not to report the matter anywhere. “If anything happens to him, who will take his responsibility, he asked.
Following the allegation, the Delhi anti-ragging cell directed the MKCG authorities to initiate proper action.
The anti-ragging committee of the medical college launched a probe into the matter.
“We were informed that some fourth-year students had a tussle with him. As per the rules, it is being investigated by our anti-ragging committee. Based on the recommendations of the committee, we will take further action accordingly,” said Santosh Mishra, Dean of MKCG Medical College.
“We received the information from the anti-ragging cell, New Delhi. We also tried to contact the victim on the same day but failed. Later, we contacted him. He is now fine and attending regular classes,” he added.
Based on the complaint of the victim’s father, police also registered a case and started an investigation.
“A junior student was thrashed by two seniors on the campus of MKCG Medical College and Hospital on Friday afternoon. A case has been registered at Baidyanathpur police station case. The investigation officer (IO) has been instructed to conduct a thorough inquiry, “said Ramesh Sethy, additional SP, Berhampur said.
During investigation, police visited the spot , recorded the statements of the victim and others. The victim was medically examined. Accused persons were served notice and asked to appear at the police station, he added.
Further investigation is going on. Based on further investigation, legal action would be taken against the accused persons, he informed.
