Ragging in Bhubaneswar Ramadevi College: Plus 2 girl student 'forced' to watch vulgar clips; probe ordered

A plus two first year girl student of Ramadevi Higher Secondary School (Junior College) in Bhubaneswar has brought serious allegations of ragging against her hostel roommates.

The matter came to the fore after she wrote a letter to the School and Mass Education department seeking justice.

In her five-page letter, the female student alleged that she was subjected to ragging and mental torture by her roommates in the ladies hostel.

She alleged that her roommates hurled casteist slur at her, forced her to watch vulgar videos and wear shorts at night.

She received no relief despite complaining to the College authorities about the incident forcing her to write to the SME department, she alleged.

Following her written complaint, the SME department requested the Director of Higher Secondary Education to inquire into her allegations and furnish a factual report as early as possible.

The reaction of the college authorities in the matter could not be obtained.

Aparajita Chowdhury, VC, of Ramadevi Women's University, said, "The allegation as to the ragging is completely baseless. I have never received any such allegation either in written or oral format. As a woman, I don't allow such things to happen. We lay importance on safety of all, be they students or staff."