Seven students at The Government College, Karyavattom in Thiruvananthapuram were suspended on Wednesday for allegedly ragging a junior student, resulting in severe injuries. The victim is currently receiving treatment. 🏥
🔎 Incident Highlights:
⚠️ Victim: “I have given my statement. Police will register an FIR.” 📝
👨👦 Victim’s father: “He was severely attacked. We’ve filed a police statement.”
🚔 Immediate action: FIR in process; investigation underway.
🗣️ Official Responses:
🎓 Dr. R Bindu (Kerala Minister of Higher Education & Social Justice):
✅ Reports sought from Directorate of Collegiate Education
✅ College-level anti-ragging cell promptly intervened
✅ Strict action promised against culprits
🚫 Upcoming Measures:
📢 State-Level Anti-Ragging Cell formation planned 🛡️
📚 Current system:
✅ College level 🏫
✅ University level 🎓
✅ UGC level 🏛️
📈 New step: State-wide oversight for stronger prevention 🚀
🔔 Recent Ragging Incident in Kottayam:
📍 Kottayam Government Nursing College (Feb 12):
🚓 Five students arrested for ragging juniors.
⏳ Alleged ragging ongoing since November 2024
👮♂️ Police remand: 2 days; wider probe underway 🕵️
🛑 Kerala’s Stand on Campus Safety:
✅ Immediate interventions 🕒
✅ Expansion of anti-ragging frameworks 🗂️
✅ Focus on student well-being & safe learning environments 🏫
💬 What more can be done to prevent ragging on campuses? Share your views!