18 Students Fined Rs 54,000 For Ragging Juniors In Odisha

Dean and Principal of VIMSAR, Jayashree Dora said the students have already deposited the fine amount.

The authorities of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla imposed a fine of Rs 54,000 on 18 fourth year MBBS students of the institution for their involvement in a ragging incident. The erring students also signed undertakings that they would not get involved in such incidents in future, an official said. "The anti-ragging committee of the institution inquired into the ragging allegation and as per the suggestion of the committee, 18 students were slapped a fine of Rs 54,000. They have also been issued warning letters, Director of the institution, Lalit Meher said. Dean and Principal of VIMSAR, Jayashree Dora said the students have already deposited the fine amount.