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MNLU Nagpur: Ragging FIR sparks campus protests
13 Jul
Summary
- Four MNLU Nagpur students face FIR for alleged ragging.
- Juniors reported forced introductions, abuse, and humiliation.
- Protests erupted at the university campus following the FIR.
An FIR has been filed against four students at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, for allegedly engaging in severe ragging of a junior student within the university hostel. The complaint, filed by the proctor following UGC regulations, names two third-year and two fifth-year students.
Junior students reported being summoned to a hostel room on the night of June 25, where they allegedly faced abuse for not using English during introductions. They were reportedly forced to perform squats and utter explicit phrases. One complainant stated he suffers from an anxiety disorder and experienced a panic attack during the ordeal.
Further allegations include freshers being forced to dance and one student allegedly made to wear a makeshift saree. Following the FIR registration by Butibori police, the accused students were questioned. The incident has led to protests at the Waranga campus, with counter-allegations surfacing.
