Ravenshaw University has officially lifted the suspension of ten 3rd-year undergraduate students implicated in an alleged ragging incident at the East Hostel.
The development follows growing student protests and a lack of conclusive evidence linking the accused to misconduct.
According to a notice issued by the university’s Chief Warden, the decision to reinstate the students came after a thorough review of the incident. Initially, the administration had directed the accused students to vacate the hostel following complaints of verbal abuse toward first-year residents.
However, as tensions escalated, affected students maintained their innocence, asserting that they were coerced into the ragging allegations. The conflicting narratives sparked protest demonstrations in front of the Vice Chancellor’s office, with support pouring in from both junior and senior hostel residents.
Media outlets reported that even students named in the complaint publicly rejected claims of misconduct, further complicating the university’s position. In response, university authorities opted to withdraw the suspension, citing inconclusive findings and the need for a fair resolution.
Chief Warden Sudarshan Mishra noted that while a formal complaint had been made with the Anti-Ragging Cell, the committee found insufficient grounds for sustaining punitive action. “If complainants now deny the incident, we will conduct further inquiry,” Mishra stated.
