The authorities of the Binayak Acharya Government College in Brahmapur on Thursday took a decision to rusticate 12 students who were allegedly involved in ragging juniors.
The Badabazar police have arrested two students in the case and detained three others, who are minors, for questioning.
The arrested students were identified as Abhishek Nahak (24) and Bablu Panda (18). Police had recommended to the college authorities to rusticate the duo.
A video of a Plus Two first year girl student being subjected to ragging by the senior students had gone viral on social media. In the video, the accused were seen abusing the girl besides snatching her bag and mobile phone. One of the accused was also seen kissing her hand in front of other students of the college.
After the video surfaced, police carried out investigation and apprehended the accused students.
Abhishek was earlier arrested by the Badabazar police in another case.