A girl student of the Odisha Medical College of Homoeopathy & Research here has alleged ragging by five students, including four girls, in the premises of the institution.
Following the complaint filed with the National Anti-Ragging Cell, Delhi, the anti-ragging cell of the college on Friday began an inquiry into the matter.
However, no written complaint has been made with the college authorities alleging ragging, the Principal of the college said, terming the matter as ‘first-ever’ ragging incident in the college premises.
“The allegation was made with the National Anti-Ragging Cell on April 1. The matter came to my notice after the Delhi anti-ragging cell communicated to me via e-mail and phone.
For the first time in the college history, the alleged ragging occurred and no complaint has been made with the college authorities. It surprised all,” said Principal Prof (Dr) Rajendra Kumar Singh.
According to reports, the ragging allegation was filed with the National Anti-Ragging Cell following a clash between two groups of girl students at the hostel on March 31.
“The group clash had erupted over misbehaviour by some students at the hostel. Entire hostel girls had complained about it against 3-4 girl students at the college. However, no girl student had alleged ragging.
The National Anti-Ragging Cell has sent a format to the college. We will reply accordingly in that format following we receive the inquiry report,” the Principal said.