The University Grants Commission (UGC) has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into the death of a second-year student at a government degree college in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The decision comes after police registered a case of ragging and sexual harassment linked to the incident. The student died on December 26 while undergoing treatment in Ludhiana. The case has triggered widespread concern over campus safety and accountability.
UGC has taken serious cognisance of the tragic death of a student at Govt. Degree College, Dharamshala. The UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline registered a suo-motu complaint based on media reports alleging ragging leading to suicide, while the college authorities have stated that the…
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UGC steps in after Himachal Student Death
Police have named three female students and a professor in the FIR, which includes provisions related to ragging and sexual harassment. Investigators said the student recorded a video before her death, alleging mental and sexual harassment. The UGC stated that student safety is a priority and assured strict action if any lapses are found.
