Ravenshaw ragging row: Varsity authorities-students face off over suspension of 10 hostel inmates

A ragging allegation at Ravenshaw University has sparked student protests, particularly from East Hostel residents. Students claim they were pressured to file complaints, triggering the suspension of ten seniors on Monday.

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The incident has drawn reactions from the university officials and escalated tensions on campus. The action was taken based on the anti-ragging committee’s recommendations and will be withdrawn only if the committee confirms to do so.

According to sources, tensions are high at Ravenshaw University after a ragging allegation led to disciplinary action against at least ten senior students (hostel inmates). Following the incident, first and third year students from the East Hostel staged a sit-in protest in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s office, claiming they were coerced into filing the ragging complaint.

One of the involved students alleged earlier this morning that they were forced to submit the ragging report, bringing a new twist to the ongoing controversy. The students also wrote to the Registrar of the University in this regard, raising concerns about procedural fairness and potential misuse of anti-ragging measures.

As per the complaint, new boarders at the East Hostel were allegedly subjected to verbal abuse by senior students. Acting on this, the Anti-Ragging Cell had initiated an inquiry.

Chief Warden Sudarshan Mishra confirmed that a formal complaint was lodged regarding seniors using abusive language against the juniors. Based on the Anti-Ragging Committee’s recommendation, ten senior students were suspended from the hostel.

However, in a surprising turn, some of the complainants are now denying that any such ragging took place. Chief Warden Mishra stated that if these denials are genuine, the Anti-Ragging Cell will initiate a fresh investigation to reassess the matter.

The situation has raised critical questions about student rights, the misuse of institutional mechanisms, and the growing unrest within the student body.

“Based on a written complaint of the New Hostel warden and some other professors, the anti-ragging committee had recommended immediate disciplinary action, as per the provisions of law. Accordingly, the inmates were suspended,” the Chief Warden said.

“The New Hostel warden was present at that time, and he is an eyewitness to the incident. Based on prima facie evidence, the action was taken. If the claims of the students are correct, a fresh probe will be conducted and the suspension will be lifted,” the Chief Warden added.