Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Siddhartha University Further Strengthens Measures for a Ragging-Free Campus
Siddhartha University held a meeting to help keep its campus safe and free from ragging.
Ragging means bullying or harassing other students.
The university said it has remained ragging-free for several years.
The Vice-Chancellor asked students, teachers, parents and administrators to work together.
Police officials explained that ragging can have legal consequences.
They also warned students to be careful when sharing photos and videos online.
Strangers could misuse such material for harassment or blackmail.
Speakers encouraged students to be respectful and responsible.
Siddhartha University reviewed and strengthened anti-ragging measures at an Anti-Ragging Committee meeting.
Vice-Chancellor Prof P Venkateswara Rao said the university had maintained a ragging-free campus for several years.
Police officials explained ragging’s legal consequences and urged students to behave responsibly online.
Officials warned that sharing photographs and videos with strangers could lead to cyber harassment, blackmail and exploitation.
University officials and community representatives urged students to uphold respectful behaviour, good character and responsible citizenship.
- Who
- Siddhartha University officials, police representatives, students, parents, faculty and community representatives.
- What
- The university reviewed and strengthened measures to maintain a safe, secure and ragging-free campus.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Siddhartha University in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To preserve a safe and supportive campus environment and raise awareness about ragging, legal consequences and online risks.
- Meeting
- Anti-Ragging Committee meeting
- University
- Siddhartha University
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Campus record
- The university has maintained a ragging-free campus for several years.
- Legal awareness
- DSP Dharmendra explained the legal consequences of ragging.
- Online safety
- Students were warned about cyber harassment, blackmail and online exploitation.
- Infrastructure
- New administrative and academic blocks are under construction to meet future requirements.