MBBS student dies after ragging by seniors in Gujarat; college launches probe
The Hindu
Tragic death of 18-year-old MBBS student in Gujarat due to alleged ragging, sparking investigation and calls for justice.
An 18-year-old MBBS student of a medical college in Gujarat's Patan district died after allegedly being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors, an official said on Sunday (November 17, 2024).
The college has started a probe into the incident which took place on Saturday (November 16, 2024).
The deceased, who apparently fell unconscious after being made to stand for a long time, was a first year MBBS student at the college.
The victim, Anil Methaniya, fell unconscious and died allegedly after being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a hostel of the GMERS Medical College and Hospital at Dharpur in Patan on Saturday night, the college dean, Dr. Hardik Shah, said.
"The student was rushed to the hospital after he collapsed, and attempts to revive him failed and he was declared dead. His classmates said Methaniya died after being made to stand for three hours and introduce himself before seniors at the college hostel," Shah informed.
He said the anti-ragging committee of the college has initiated a probe into the matter, and punitive measures will be taken against the senior students if they are found responsible for ragging.
The student's body was sent for postmortem and a case of accidental death was registered, an official from Balisana police station said.
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