9 Seniors Punished for Ragging at Deogarh JNV Hostel
Five Class XI and four Class XII students face disciplinary action for ragging and assaulting six Class IX juniors at Deogarh JNV.
Rourkela: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Deogarh has initiated strict disciplinary actions against nine senior students following an inquiry into an alleged ragging and assault incident involving six Class IX boarders in their school hostel. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, resulted in three injuries and has raised serious concerns regarding student safety within the institution.
The assault came to light on Wednesday after six Class IX students alleged that nine seniors assaulted them inside the hostel on Tuesday night. Three of the victims sustained injuries. According to sources, four Class XII and five Class XI students allegedly entered the room of the six Class IX boarders, subjected them to ragging and later assaulted them. The injured students were provided medical treatment after the matter was reported to the school authorities. Subsequently, all six victims were taken home by their parents, while the accused students were asked to leave the campus. The father of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Deogarh Town police station on Wednesday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.
School principal Uttam Prasad addressed the situation on Friday, detailing the disciplinary measures. "Based on the findings of the inquiry committee, five Class XI students have been recommended for issuance of Transfer Certificates (TCs), while four Class XII students have been barred from attending classes and staying in the hostel," Prasad stated. "They will be permitted to visit the school only to appear for examinations until they complete Class XII," he added. Prasad submitted the inquiry committee’s report to the Deogarh collector on Friday and forwarded a copy to the deputy commissioner of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Bhubaneswar. The police have launched an investigation into the matter to determine the full scope of the incident.
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Who were the victims in the JNV Deogarh ragging incident?
Six Class IX students were the victims of the assault.
How many students were punished for ragging?
Nine seniors were punished, consisting of five Class XI and four Class XII students.
What injuries did the victims sustain?
Three of the six victims sustained injuries during the assault.
What is the punishment for Class XI students?
Five Class XI students have been recommended for Transfer Certificates.
What restrictions apply to the Class XII students?
Four Class XII students are barred from classes and the hostel but are allowed to visit only for examinations.
When was the inquiry report submitted?
The inquiry report was submitted to the Deogarh collector on Friday.
Manisha Naik
District Correspondent, Deogarh
Manisha Naik covers Deogarh's forest and wildlife beat, rural development, and local governance, reporting from the district headquarters.
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