UP Ragging Incident: 150 MBBS students forced to shave heads

As many as 150 first-year MBBS students of Saifai Medical College in Etawah were forced to shave their heads and salute their seniors on Tuesday. The vice-chancellor has assured of action against defaulters.

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh): In a brazen case of ragging, as many as 150 first-year MBBS students of Saifai Medical College in Etawah were forced to shave their heads and salute their seniors on Tuesday.

In a video that went viral on social media, students can be seen walking in a line wearing a white uniform and their heads shaved.

Reacting to the incident, the vice-chancellor of the university, Dr Rajkumar said that strict action will be taken against anyone found indulging in bad behaviour.

"Junior students can approach their warden with complaints in this regard and I will personally keep an eye on such mischievous activities," said the vice-chancellor.

Reportedly, the new session of the college has commenced recently and the state government officials are yet to comment on the issue.

Formerly known as the UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, the university is located on the Kurawali-Mainpuri-Etawah Road.