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Three BJ Medical College Students Suspended in Ragging Probe

A newly formed anti-ragging committee investigates allegations of harassment against junior doctors, with a final report expected soon.

The four junior doctors who were allegedly ragged had joined the orthopaedic department two months ago. (HT FILE)
Pune, India - August 03, 2020: A view of B.J. Medical College in Pune, India, on Monday, August 03, 2020. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)
The college authorities started investigating on Monday after receiving complaints from the junior doctors (HT File)

Overview

  • Three second-year postgraduate students from BJ Medical College in Pune have been suspended and removed from their hostel following allegations of ragging four junior doctors.
  • The complaints were filed on Monday, April 28, 2025, through the state secretariat in Mumbai and forwarded to the college for investigation.
  • A 15-member anti-ragging committee was promptly formed, including police and resident doctor representatives, to address the allegations.
  • Statements from the accused students, complainants, and their parents were recorded on Tuesday, with a final report on the incident expected within days.
  • In response to the incident, the Orthopaedics department head has been transferred, and college authorities have pledged strict action against any proven offenders.