Nine MBBS students of Government Doon Medical College in Dehradun have been suspended after an inquiry found them guilty in a ragging case involving junior students. The action follows an incident reported from the college hostel and has triggered a strong response from the institution and the state government, which reiterated a zero tolerance policy against ragging.
According to the findings of the college’s Anti Ragging Committee, the accused students were involved in ragging and assault. The incident reportedly took place on January 12, 2026, inside the hostel premises. After receiving a complaint, the committee conducted an inquiry and submitted its report to the college administration.
Based on the report, the college imposed strict disciplinary measures on all nine students. Two students from the 2023 and 2024 batches were handed the most severe punishment. They have been suspended from classes for two months and permanently expelled from the hostel. In addition, their internship has been suspended for the entire duration of the course. The two students have also been fined Rs 50,000 each.
The remaining seven students have been suspended from classes for one month. They have also been expelled from the hostel for three months, as part of the disciplinary action decided by the administration.
The case was brought to the attention of authorities after a junior student submitted a complaint on January 13, 2026. The complaint described the incident and prompted the college to initiate formal proceedings through its Anti Ragging Committee. Following the inquiry process, the committee concluded that the accused students violated anti ragging rules and the college’s code of conduct.
Dr. Geeta Jain, the Principal of Government Doon Medical College, confirmed the action taken after the inquiry and stressed that the institution will not tolerate ragging in any form. The college has maintained that student safety and discipline remain top priorities and that strict steps will be taken whenever such incidents come to light.
Uttarakhand Medical and Medical Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat reacted to the case, calling the incident unfortunate. He said he instructed the principal to ensure a proper investigation and appropriate action. The minister underlined that ragging has no place in educational institutions and that strict punishment is necessary to prevent such behavior from repeating.
(Rh/ARC)
