District Legal Services Office Secretary Senior Civil Judge B. Soujanya addressing students in a special legal awareness program at Government Medical College, Sangareddy on Thursday. | Photo credit: MOHD ARIF
A first-year MBBS student at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Sangareddy alleged that he was molested by a group of fourth-year students in the college on Wednesday.
The incident escalated later in the day when the seniors allegedly went to the student’s residence and tried to intimidate his family after the victim’s brother confronted them.
Meanwhile, the school management has launched an action.
GMC Director Dr Prakash Rao told The Hindu that a committee has been constituted to investigate the complaint and appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty.
Students of Government Medical College at a legal awareness camp on ragging in Sangareddy on Thursday. | Photo credit: MOHD ARIF
Meanwhile, a special legal awareness program on the Prohibition of Raging Act, NDPS Act and POCSO Act was held in the campus after the incident. The goal of the event was to draw students’ attention to the legal consequences of looting, drug abuse and offenses against minors.
The secretary of the District Legal Services Office, Senior Civil Judge B. Soujanya, emphasized that hawking is prohibited and cannot be considered harmless entertainment. She explained that acts involving physical or mental harassment, intimidation or humiliation of juniors are punishable under the anti-hazing law. She warned that those who indulge in the rampage risk criminal charges, imprisonment, suspension or expulsion from the college, and the revocation of certificates or scholarships. She added that remaining silent when witnessing such acts is also a crime and urged seniors to act as role models in promoting a rampage-free campus.
Published – 05 Dec 2025 20:37 IST
