Berhampur: The authorities of MKCG Medical College and Hospital have imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on two House Surgeons for allegedly ragging a fourth-year MBBS student today.Dean Prof Suchitra Dash,told newsmen that basing on the anti-ragging committee report,the disciplinary action in shape of fine has been imposed.She,however said there was a cverbal spat between the 4th year student and 2 house surgeons and there was no evidence of physical assault.The incident took place on 12th May 2025 and the following day,the affected fourth-year student submitted a formal complaint.After reviewing the matter, the anti-ragging committee took the decision to penalise the two House Surgeons.Denying to reveal the name of the two house surgeons,the Dean said the two has in written has begged appology and assures not to repeat such incidence in future.Incidently when the Dean claimed that after receiving the complaint the matter was placed before anti-ragging committee for enquary.But the reality was different as the MKCGMCH authorities swang into action after receiving a mail from helpline@antiragging.in reached the MKCGMCH on 29/5/2025,which indicateed that the MKCGMCH authorities delayed their enquary.The irony is that,this is not the first time MKCGMCH has faced controversy over ragging incidents.In November 2024, five fourth-year MBBS students were expelled from the hostel and suspended from the campus for six months for ragging their juniors.Earlier in February 2024, two other fourth-year students were suspended for two months for a similar offense involving a second-year student.Moreover,the MKCG MCH has also drawn national attention for its record on ragging.According to the ‘State of Ragging in India 2022–24’ report, released by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE), MKCG topped the list of 12 medical colleges in India with the highest number of ragging complaints.The report, based on data from the UGC’s National Anti-Ragging Helpline, noted that 25 complaints were filed against MKCG between 2022 and December 2024.
