As the new academic year has begun, students across various educational institutions embark on a journey filled with hope, aspirations, and opportunities. Unfortunately, in certain instances, some senior students may attempt to abuse, humiliate, or harass new entrants in the name of ragging. The Cyberabad police would like to remind all students and educational institutions that ragging, in any form, is strictly prohibited both within and outside educational institutions, according to Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty.
According to Mohanty, under the Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act-1997, ragging is a serious and punishable offence. Section-4 of the Act states that any individual who engages in or abets ragging, with the intent or knowledge of causing harm, shall face imprisonment ranging from six months to ten years, depending on the severity of the offence. Furthermore, any student convicted and imprisoned under Section-4 of the Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act-1997, will be dismissed from their educational institution.
In cases where the imprisonment exceeds six months, the convicted student will be barred from admission to any other educational institution. The Cyberabad police urged the Principals of all educational institutions to take proactive steps in preventing ragging. It is requested that ‘Anti-Ragging Committees’ be constituted, comprising the Principal, professors, wardens, parents, and students.
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