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The prestigious MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur once again found itself in the midst of controversy after a junior student accused his seniors of ragging and forcing him to do their tasks. In a complaint to the anti-ragging cell, the junior claimed he was mentally and physically tortured if he refused to obey the orders of the seniors.
Based on the new complaint, the anti-ragging cell of the MKCG Medical College and Hospital has called for a meeting this afternoon to thoroughly investigate the matter. This initiative underscores the college’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students.
The complaints lodged by the junior student suggest they are being ragged and subjected to non-academic tasks by their seniors. This act, seen as a form of bullying, often forces newcomers to perform menial or humiliating duties, raising significant ethical and safety concerns.
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A day back, a father of a second-year MBBS student had also complained to the anti-ragging cell against some seniors about ragging in the prestigious institute. Sources said, the complainant, the parent of a girl student, has also reportedly appealed to the medical college authorities not to allow boys to visit the girls’ hostel.
When contacted, Suchitra Dash, dean-cum-principal of the medical college refuted the allegations and stated that MKCG has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards ragging. The college's anti-ragging cell is tasked with upholding this policy by ensuring swift action is taken in response to any reported incidents.
“We had received a complaint from a student’s father that seniors had forced juniors to write their records. However, the student claimed that the person was not her father. Moreover, the juniors have also declined any such record writing. The anti-ragging cell is very active and keeps a strict vigil. Strict action will be taken against the seniors if their records are found in any room of juniors,” informed Dean Suchitra Dash.
We had also conducted a surprise raid and we have not recovered any record of any kind. We have a meeting in the evening, the next course of action will be decided there, the dean added.
Several seniors have been expelled from the college hostel after they were found guilty of ragging. However, ragging continues to be a prevalent issue in educational institutions across India, despite the enactment of stringent laws aimed at its eradication.
