Overview

• Three second-year postgraduate students at BJ Medical College in Pune were suspended and evicted from their hostel for allegedly ragging four junior doctors in the Orthopaedic department.
• The college formed a 15-member anti-ragging committee, including representatives from parents, doctors, and police, to investigate the allegations and submit a final report within seven days.
• Reported harassment included mental intimidation, physical abuse, and verbal threats, though claims of hot water being poured on victims were denied by the college dean.
• The head of the Orthopaedic department and the postgraduate dean were replaced as part of administrative changes following the incident.
• No criminal charges have been filed, as investigations continue to verify the allegations and gather conclusive evidence.