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Gujarat Rusticates 14 GMERS Medical Students Over Alleged Ragging

CCTV-backed inquiry followed first-year complaints, prompting a statewide warning from the health minister.

Overview

  • Seven third-year students were barred from the hostel for two years, while seven second-year students received six-month bans.
  • The decision was announced Monday by Health and Medical Education Minister Praful Pansheriya following a college enquiry.
  • The hostel dean lodged the complaint last week and authorities reviewed CCTV footage reported to corroborate harassment.
  • Officials described the conduct as mental harassment and inappropriate behaviour during hostel introductions.
  • Pansheriya urged professionalism and warned that any ragging complaint in Gujarat will draw immediate action that could affect academic careers.