IIT Mandi: 10 students suspended, 62 penalised for ragging freshers

As per reports, IIT Mandi has suspended 10 students and penalised 62 students for ragging freshers. The director has not shared the details of these students.

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has suspended 10 students and initiated disciplinary action against 62 others for allegedly ragging their juniors during a recent event. Three office-bearers of the institute's student body are among the 10 students who have been suspended from academics and hostel till December 2023.

Director, IIT-Mandi, Laxmidhar Behera has warned the students of the institution to refrain from such activities that would invite disciplinary action.

"Recently, an incident of ragging came to the institute's notice. It was found that some B Tech students were involved in ragging freshers,. Disciplinary action is being taken against 72 students involved in the incident," said IIT Mandi statement.

Fines ranging between INR 15,000 and INR 25,000 and community service of 20 to 60 hours have been imposed on others according to the extent of their involvement in the incident, the statement said.

"IIT Mandi is committed to ensuring that all students on campus feel safe and are not exposed to any form of harassment. The institute encourages students to report such incidents immediately to ensure corrective action is taken and such incidents are prevented on campus," it added.

The incident reportedly took place on August 11, 2023. The first-year students alleged that during an introductory event, some seniors shouted and made them stand in corners. 

Recently, IIT Delhi also organised an open house meeting for discussions on the recent suicide events reported by the institute. Death in Jadavpur University due to ragging has also been in the spotlight for some time.

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