The Mahatma Vidur Autonomous State Medical College in Bijnor has intensified monitoring after the National Medical Commission (NMC) requested an official report following a ragging complaint. The incident involved 11 senior MBBS students accused of harassing juniors in the hostel, according to a complaint filed by a junior student’s father. The college administration took this complaint seriously.
The college administration summoned parents of both accused and affected students. The Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) launched an inquiry into the matter. Parents visited the campus last Friday to seek details, and LIU officials questioned those involved. The college has also separated routes for junior and senior students to reduce interactions. Three wardens now oversee hostel activities to ensure safety.
Junior students were advised to avoid responding to senior students’ calls and to report any issues directly to wardens or the principal. The complaint to the NMC alleged harassment. However, the college denied a specific claim, stating the student had shaved his head for a religious ceremony at home. This claim was that seniors forced a junior to shave his head as part of ragging.
Assistant Professor Dr. Amardeep Singh clarified that the complaint did not explicitly mention the head-shaving incident. Dr. Amardeep Singh confirmed the administration took the complaint seriously and launched an investigation, though no such incident had been reported to the college. They took immediate action to address the situation.
Preventive measures include mandatory counselling sessions where juniors were told to approach wardens if they faced difficulties. The college has also deployed extra staff to monitor hostel conditions and prevent further incidents. It is doing this to ensure the students’ safety and well-being.
Ragging remains a serious concern in Indian medical colleges, with the NMC frequently intervening in cases where junior students report harassment. The college’s response, separating student routes and increasing supervision, mirrors broader efforts to curb such behavior. Enforcement often depends on consistent reporting by affected students. The NMC plays a key role in this process.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) will continue to monitor the situation. They will take further action if necessary. The college is committed to providing a safe environment for all students. Dr. Amardeep Singh and the administration are working together to achieve this goal.
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