Berhampur: The MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Berhampur city has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on two House Surgeons for allegedly ragging a fourth-year MBBS student.
While confirming the disciplinary action taken by the anti-raging committee of the college, Dean Dr Suchitra Dash clarified that the two had entered into a verbal spat with the student and there was no evidence of physical assault.
The incident took place on May 12, and the following day, the fourth-year student submitted a formal complaint. After reviewing the matter, the anti-ragging committee took the decision to penalise the two House Surgeons.
It may be noted that MKCG MCH has been in controversy over frequent 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.
It has also drawn national attention for its record on ragging. A recent report by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE) titled ‘State of Ragging in India 2022–24’ ranked MKCG among the top 12 medical colleges with the highest number of ragging complaints.
Data from the UGC’s National Anti-Ragging Helpline showed that 25 complaints were lodged against the institution between 2022 and December 2024.