Five engineering students suspended for ragging junior in Odisha

KEONJHAR: Police on Wednesday detained five students of Keonjhar Government Engineering College for allegedly ragging a junior. They were also suspended from the institution for one year.

As per reports, a second year student of mining engineering, was allegedly assaulted by the five in the hostel following which he was admitted to the district headquarters hospital. He suffered injuries on his back, hands and legs in the assault.

The victim said at around 2.45 am on Wednesday, five of his seniors barged into his room (no 12) at Baldevjew hostel and thrashed him with iron rods and sticks.

The victim sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the district headquarters hospital. Following the incident, his father filed a written complaint at the Town police station.