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In a disturbing incident at Gorakhpur’s Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College, a first-year MBBS student was allegedly assaulted by senior students after refusing to comply with their demand to cut his hair. The victim, who had chosen to keep his hair uncut due to his brother’s upcoming wedding, sustained head injuries and is currently under medical care, with his condition reported as stable.
The altercation occurred on Thursday evening when a group of seniors confronted the student, questioning his decision to retain his hair while most of his peers had complied with their directive. Despite explaining his personal reasons, the student was allegedly surrounded and assaulted. A nearby cycle stand guard witnessed the incident and promptly alerted campus security, preventing further escalation. The injured student was swiftly transported to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital at BRD Medical College for treatment.
In response to the incident, the college’s anti-ragging committee initiated an investigation based on reports from witnesses and students. The administration has assured that appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty of engaging in ragging.
This incident adds to a series of ragging-related events at BRD Medical College. In November 2024, seven senior students were suspended for three months following allegations of unauthorized entry into a junior hostel, deemed a serious breach of discipline despite the absence of direct evidence of ragging.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has expressed serious concern over the rising number of ragging incidents in medical colleges nationwide. The NMC has vowed to take strict action, emphasizing the need for educational institutions to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all students. citeturn0search10
Disclaimer: This article is based on reports from various sources. The information presented reflects the details available at the time of publication and may be subject to further updates as investigations proceed.
