Ragging incidents in medical colleges on the rise, NMC vows strict action
New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: Taking a serious note of ragging incidents in medical colleges, which have also led to students taking the extreme step, the National Medical Commission has asked all institutions to implement robust anti-ragging mechanisms, failing which strict action will be taken. In a notice to the principals and deans of all medical colleges and institutions, NMC Secretary B Srinivas referred to a notice issued by the Postgraduate Medical Board on ragging incidents. In his notice, Dr Oza said, “The NMC has taken serious cognisance of ragging incidents, including the recent tragic event at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Dharpur, involving the death of an 18-year-old first-year MBBS student.” “This incident has attracted significant attention from the media and has been reported to the UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline. Dr Oza said the NMC continues to receive numerous complaints regarding ragging involving Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, and these complaints include cases of mental harassment and even instances leading to suicide.
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