Spate of ragging cases forces NMC to direct strict action

National Medical Commission has issued multiple notices to medical colleges after receiving disturbing ragging complaints from MBBS students. Reports indicate various forms of abuse, including physical humiliation and coercion, mostly from colleges in Rajasthan and a single college in Karnataka. Colleges are urged to conduct impartial inquiries and ensure no retaliation occurs against complainants. Enforcement of strict actions against guilty students largely rests with state authorities and medical councils.