A first-semester student from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir left Government Nursing College, Haldwani, the morning after joining it, following allegations of ragging by senior students. The college management has started examining the complaint and informed its anti-ragging committee.
The student alleged that senior students called him to their room on 5 October, the day he was admitted. According to his complaint, they behaved abusively, used foul language and pressured him to address them as “boss”.
The student left the college on the morning of 6 October. His parents had accompanied him during the admission process and were also present when he decided not to continue at the college.
College begins inquiry
College officials questioned the student and other students to gather information about the incident. Management has said that further action will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
Dr Shabista Naz, the principal, said the matter had been reported to the anti-ragging committee. Since the student did not wish to remain at the college, his parents were asked to take him home for a few days.
The allegations have not yet been established. The complaint and statements collected during the inquiry will form the basis for any further action by the college and the anti-ragging committee.
What the complaint alleges
The student’s complaint identifies the following allegations against senior students:
- He was called to their room on the day of admission.
- He was allegedly subjected to abusive behaviour and foul language.
- He was allegedly pressured to address the seniors as “boss”.
Conclusion
A student who joined Government Nursing College, Haldwani, on 5 October left the next morning after alleging ragging by senior students. The college has begun an inquiry and informed the anti-ragging committee, with further action to follow its findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which college is investigating the complaint?
Government Nursing College, Haldwani, is investigating the complaint.
Q. When did the student join the college?
The student took admission on 5 October.
Q. When did the student leave?
He left the college on the morning of 6 October, the day after his admission.
Q. What did the student allege?
He alleged that senior students behaved abusively, used foul language and pressured him to call them “boss”.
Q. Has the allegation been proven?
No. The college is still investigating the complaint, and the allegations have not been established.
