Stripped, dumbbells hung to private parts! Brutal college ragging revealed by students
Five senior students from Kottayam's Government Nursing College have been arrested and suspended for subjecting first-year students to severe ragging involving physical abuse and extortion.
Kerala: In a disturbing incident at the Government Nursing College in Kottayam, five senior students have been arrested and suspended for allegedly subjecting first-year students to brutal ragging since November. The victims reported being stripped naked, physically tortured, and extorted for money. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation following the detailed complaints.
Severe ragging activities
In a shocking revelation, five third-year students from the Government Nursing College in Kottayam have been arrested for allegedly engaging in severe ragging activities against first-year students over the past three months. The accused have also been suspended from the institution as the investigation unfolds. According to the complaint filed by three first-year students, the seniors subjected them to continuous harassment and abuse since November.
The victims recounted horrifying experiences, including being forcibly stripped naked and having dumbbells hung from their private parts. They were also reportedly stabbed with geometry box compasses, and lotions were applied to the resulting wounds. Further allegations include having creams smeared on their faces, heads, and mouths.
Gandhi Nagar station house
The complaint also highlights instances of extortion, with seniors demanding money from the juniors on weekends to purchase liquor. Physical torture was described as a regular occurrence. Encouraged by their parents, the three junior students bravely came forward to report the atrocities they endured.
Gandhi Nagar Station House Officer (SHO) T. Sreejith is leading the investigation into this grave matter. The swift action by the authorities underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the commitment to ensuring justice for the victims.
Anti-ragging measures
Ragging remains a pervasive issue in educational institutions across India, often leading to severe physical and psychological trauma for victims. This incident in Kottayam serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stringent anti-ragging measures and the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students. The college administration has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
As the investigation progresses, further details are awaited to shed light on the full extent of the abuses and the measures that will be implemented to prevent such incidents in the future. The arrested students are currently in police custody, and legal proceedings are expected to follow based on the findings of the ongoing investigation. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter enforcement of anti-ragging laws to safeguard the well-being of students nationwide.
