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Vijayawada, July 3, 2025 — The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Mangalagiri has suspended 13 MBBS students following a serious ragging incident that reportedly led a first-year student to attempt self-harm. The disciplinary action comes after an internal inquiry found the students guilty of abusing and harassing a junior, whom they accused of misbehaving with female classmates.
The incident occurred on June 22 at the undergraduate boys’ hostel, where a group of senior students confronted a first-year student from Tirupati. According to institute officials, the junior was accused of sending offensive messages to female students. The situation escalated, resulting in physical and mental harassment that allegedly drove the victim to attempt self-harm by cutting his wrist. He was treated at the institute’s hospital and discharged within an hour.
Following his discharge, the student filed a formal complaint via email on June 23. The college management promptly informed local police and the University Grants Commission (UGC). A team of senior officials from AIIMS Delhi visited the campus, confirmed the occurrence of ragging, and recommended strict action. The resulting suspensions include three students for 1.5 years, four for one year, and six for six months.
Notably, Dr Srimanta Kumar Dash, Dean (Academics) and head of the anti-ragging committee, stepped down from his committee role after his son’s name surfaced among the accused, to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. An assistant professor has since taken over as committee chairman, with the inquiry panel including representatives from the students’ and parents’ councils and a local police representative.
AIIMS Mangalagiri reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards ragging and stated that further action may follow based on the final recommendations of the inquiry committee.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information available from Medical Dialogues and other media reports as of July 3, 2025. Details of the investigation and disciplinary actions are subject to change as further inquiries are conducted. The identities of those involved have not been independently verified, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven otherwise under due process of law.
