A student of Dibrugarh University in Assam, residing at PNGB Hostel, has become a victim of alleged ragging by seniors. The victim student has been identified as Anand Sarma, a resident of Amguri in Assam. He jumped from the second floor of the hostel building to escape himself from ragging.
Critically injured Anand, is undergoing treatment at ICU of Aditya Hospital in Dibrugarh, Assam.
“We are enquiring the matter and are going to take strict action against the culprits,” said Dr. Jiten Hazarika, vice chancellor of Dibrugarh University.
The Dibrugarh police have arrested one former and four current students. After a case was registered on the basis of the student’s family’s complaint.
The accused names in the FIR are: Rahul Chetry (ex-student), Dibyajyoti Gogoi (3rd Semester, Dept of Applied Geology), Subrajyoti Baruah (3rd Sem, Dept of Pol Sc), Niranjan Thakur (3rd Sem, Centre for Physical Education), Kalyan Dutta (3rd Sem, Dept of History) and several others of PNGB hostel of Dibrugarh University in Assam.
A case under sections 120B/341/395/307/143 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered at Dibrugarh police station.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, taking to Twitter, appealed to the students to “say no to ragging” after the incident.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Tweet
“It has come to notice that a Dibrugarh University student is hurt in an alleged case of ragging. A close watch was maintained and follow-up action was coordinated with the district admin. Efforts on to nab the accused, and the victim being provided medical care. Appeal to students, say NO to Ragging.
It has come to notice that a Dibrugarh University student is hurt in an alleged case of ragging. Close watch maintained & followup action coordinated with district admn. Efforts on to nab the accused, victim being provided medical care.
Appeal to students, say NO to Ragging.— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 27, 2022
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