Bhubaneswar: A second-year MBBS student at MKCG Medical College in Berhampur alleged ragging by senior students. The Anti-Ragging Committee of the college has initiated an investigation into the matter.
According to sources, several students across different hostels have allegedly been subjected to physical and mental harassment by their seniors.
Meanwhile, the National Medical Council (NMC) has taken cognizance of the complaints filed by the parents of the victims and has directed the Dean of the medical college to initiate an investigation. The college authorities have assured cooperation and have formed an internal committee to probe the allegations.
Reportedly, a few months ago, Rudra Raut, a second-year student at MKCG Medical College, was subjected to ragging and assault. Action was taken against four senior students for their alleged involvement in the matter.
Consequently, fourth-year students Stalin Mohapatra and Jyotiprakash Rout have been barred from entering the campus for two months. Both have been directed to vacate their hostel and refrain from attending classes. Similarly, fourth-year students Suryakant Nayak and Ramesh Sethi have been instructed to vacate their hostel and skip classes for two weeks, following allegations of abetting ragging.
