Ragging horror at Puri med college: Seniors ‘forcibly shave off’ beard of MBBS student, police complaint lodged

A first-year MBBS student of Sri Jagannath Medical College in Puri has brought serious allegations of ragging against some of his seniors.

Based on his complaint, the Dean of the medical college has lodged a complaint at Penthakata Marine police station. On the basis of the complaint, a case has been registered and an investigation has been initiated into the ragging allegation.

As per the allegation of the first-year student, some students of the second year forcibly shaved off his beard and misbehaved with him.

Following the allegations, the Dean of the college reportedly discussed the matter with the anti-ragging committee. Subsequently, the college authorities filed a police complaint.

Puri SDPO stated that they have launched an investigation into the incident.

However, no comments could be obtained from the college authorities over the matter. 

Notably, a first-year student of Jadavpur University died under mysterious circumstances after falling from the balcony of a students’ hostel on August 10. It is suspected that he became a victim of ragging.

So far 12 persons have been arrested in connection with the case, including six present and six former students of the varsity.