Repeated ragging & bullying forces Plus 2 student to jump off hostel building in Odisha's Kalahandi

Fed up with repeated ragging and bullying, a Plus 2 second-year student allegedly jumped off from the hostel building of a private college under the Town Police station at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district on Sunday. 

He was rescued by the hostel authorities in a critical condition and immediately rushed to Bhawanipatna Hospital where his condition remains critical.

On being informed about the incident, the family members of the victim student rushed to the collage and lodged a complaint in this regard the Town Police station.

"I was subjected to torture before Nuakhai. Later, I was beaten thrice after coming from the vacation. I have the videos with me. When they threaten me by brandishing a knife, I jumped off the hostel building," said the victim student.

Expressing displeasure over the matter mother of the victim student, said, "I have left my son here for a bright future. But, my son was subjected to inhuman torture. He has sustained injuries on his both knees."

"Nine other students of the educational institution were torturing my son since last 15-20 days. I have lodged an FIR against them," said father of the victim. 

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