Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Collector Denies Ragging at Nalgonda Medical College Amidst Student Reassurance
Some news stories said that older students at a medical school in Nalgonda might have been bothering new students.
This is called ragging.
The top official in the area, the Collector, went to the school to check.
She talked to the principal, teachers, and students.
Everyone, including the students, said that no ragging happened.
They said the older and younger students get along well and are friendly.
So, the official confirmed that there was no ragging.
District Collector Ila Tripathi stated that no ragging complaints have been received from Nalgonda Government Medical College.
The Collector visited the medical college on Friday with other officials to investigate media reports of alleged ragging.
Discussions were held with students, who reported a cordial environment and friendly relations with seniors.
Interactions also included the college principal, HODs, faculty, student leaders, and mentors.
Students unanimously stated that no ragging had taken place.
- Who
- District Collector Ila Tripathi, college officials, and students of Nalgonda Government Medical College
- What
- Clarification that no ragging incident occurred, despite media reports.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Nalgonda Government Medical College
- Why
- To address and clarify media reports of alleged ragging.
- District Collector
- Ila Tripathi
- Location
- Nalgonda Government Medical College
- Date of Visit
- Friday
- Allegation
- Ragging