A shocking case of ragging has come to light at Banswara Government Medical College involving first-year MBBS students belonging to the 2026-27 batch. Acting swiftly on a complaint lodged by the junior students, the college administration has preliminarily suspended 10 senior students. Meanwhile, the National Medical Commission has sought a detailed point-wise report from the college authorities over the incident. Similar disturbing incidents of ragging have previously surfaced at Jodhpur SN Medical College and Barmer Government Medical College.
Private Accommodation and Harassment
According to the details in the complaint, the incident took place following the 'White Coat' ceremony held at the college on October 30. Under the guise of an introduction session, senior students took the juniors to a private house locally known as 'Ashram'. It is alleged that the students were detained there until 1 AM and were forced to assume humiliating postures like 'murga', perform obscene poses, and dance inappropriately. Matters escalated to the extent that one student was allegedly forced to strip off his clothes in front of his peers.
Coercive Demands and Intervention by NMC
The harassment did not stop there, as the juniors were further pressured to adopt a specific bowl-cut hairstyle known as 'katora cutting' by November 16. They were threatened that if they failed to comply, their heads would be forcefully shaved using a trimmer and they would be boycotted by being declared 'batch out'. Out of fear, the juniors remained silent on the day of the incident, but they later registered an online complaint with the National Medical Commission. Upon receiving the grievance, the commission immediately intervened and sought a report, prompting the college to suspend the 10 students.
Principal's Stance and Next Steps
The National Medical Commission has directed the college management to preserve all CCTV footage and electronic evidence, as well as initiate police FIR proceedings. College Principal Dr. Yogesh Kacha stated that the complaint was received via email on November 11. Following an emergency meeting of the anti-ragging committee, the 10 senior students were placed under suspension. The statements of the victimized junior students will be recorded after the Diwali holidays to facilitate further strict disciplinary measures.
Wider Pattern of Ragging in Rajasthan Colleges
Notably, similar alarming instances of ragging have recently been reported from other medical institutions across Rajasthan. Earlier, a major ragging controversy at Barmer Government Medical College led to strict action against 80 students, involving hostel evictions and suspensions after allegations of seniors sending obscene content and abusing juniors on WhatsApp emerged. Subsequently, another major incident surfaced at Jodhpur's SN Medical College, where 19 individuals including junior residents were found guilty during an investigation and subsequently suspended.
