Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Nine Students Expelled for Ragging at Doon Medical College
Nine senior medical students at Doon Medical College in Dehradun were punished for bullying younger students.
The incident happened on January 12, and the college took action on January 19.
Two students were suspended from classes for two months and kicked out of the hostel and internship for their whole course.
They also had to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 each.
Seven other students were suspended from classes for one month and kicked out of the hostel for three months.
The college principal and the state's medical education minister said that bullying will not be allowed and strict action will be taken to set an example.
The college is also increasing vigilance and counseling to prevent future incidents.
Nine MBBS students were punished for ragging junior students at Doon Medical College, Dehradun.
Two students were suspended from classes for two months and expelled from the hostel and internship for their entire course, with a fine of Rs 50,000 each.
Seven other students were suspended from classes for one month and expelled from the hostel for three months.
The Anti-Ragging Committee found the students guilty and submitted its report to the college principal.
The college principal and the state's medical education minister emphasized zero tolerance for ragging and the need for strict action.
- Who
- Nine MBBS students from Doon Medical College
- What
- Ragging incident involving assault on junior students
- When
- January 12 (incident), January 19 (action taken)
- Where
- Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To maintain discipline and prevent ragging
College Administration
Accused Students
Severity of Punishment
College Administration
The college administration believes the punishments are necessary to maintain discipline and prevent future incidents of ragging.
Accused Students
The accused students may argue that the punishments are excessively harsh and do not align with the severity of their actions.
Preventive Measures
College Administration
The college administration is taking steps to increase vigilance and counseling to prevent future incidents.
Accused Students
The accused students may feel that the preventive measures are an overreaction and infringe on their rights.
- Institution
- Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun
- Date of Incident
- January 12
- Action Date
- January 19
- Number of Students Involved
- 9
- Severity of Punishment
- Suspension, Hostel Expulsion, Fines
- Fine Amount
- Rs 50,000 each for two students
- Committee
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Principal's Response
- Dr. Geeta Jain
- Minister's Response
- Dhan Singh Rawat
Sources
Uttarakhand: Action taken against nine MBBS students at Doon Medical College in ragging case
Action Taken Against 9 MBBS Students At Doon Medical College In Ragging Case
'Beaten with Belts, Hair Forcibly Cut': Nine Students Expelled After Two Ragging Cases at Govt Doon Medical College
Nine MBBS Students Suspended for Ragging at Dehradun Medical College
