Medical College in Lucknow Faces Serious Ragging Allegations: FIR Filed Against Senior Student
In a disturbing incident at Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College in Lucknow, allegations of severe ragging and harassment have surfaced, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against a senior MBBS student. The case involves accusations of both physical and psychological abuse against junior students, prompting swift action from hostel authorities.
Details of the Alleged Incidents
According to the FIR registered on Saturday night by Dr. Ashish Sharma, the warden of the boys' hostel, the accused student is Shaurya Gupta from the MBBS 2023 batch. The complaint was initiated after receiving a written representation from students of the 2025 batch, detailing multiple acts of brutality and harassment.
The allegations include physically forcing junior students into stress positions for extended periods, such as making them squat until exhaustion—a punishment colloquially known as 'murga'—and continuing the punishment even after they collapsed. This has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of students within the institution.
Physical and Psychological Abuse Allegations
In more severe instances, some students, including Kapil Sharma, Mohammad Anas, and Sohail Ansari, were reportedly burned with candles, while others like Aditya Sonkar and Pankaj Yadav allegedly suffered burns from a lighter. Additionally, the eyebrows of Aditya Sonkar and Yuvraj Tripathi were forcibly shaved, adding to the physical trauma.
The complaint also highlighted psychological harassment, with the accused allegedly accessing and reading private messages sent by students to their family members. This intrusion caused significant mental distress, compounded by a fear-driven environment where juniors felt unable to resist due to the hierarchical senior-junior dynamic in the hostel.
Threats and Institutional Response
It was further alleged that the accused threatened the victims with expulsion from the college if they reported the incidents to faculty or administrative authorities. This intimidation tactic has been condemned by the hostel administration, which described the acts as "highly condemnable, inhuman, and against institutional discipline."
In response, the administration urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation, leading to the registration of the FIR. The case has been filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 115(2) for voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 118(1) for causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Section 352 for intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach
- Section 351(2) for criminal intimidation
These legal actions underscore the seriousness of the allegations and the commitment to addressing such misconduct within educational institutions.
Broader Implications and Call for Action
This case has sparked discussions about ragging and student safety in medical colleges across India. It highlights the need for stricter enforcement of anti-ragging policies and better support systems for victims. The hostel administration's proactive stance in lodging the FIR sets a precedent for handling such incidents with urgency and transparency.
As the investigation proceeds, authorities are expected to take further steps to ensure justice for the affected students and prevent similar occurrences in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering a safe and respectful academic environment for all students.
