Nmc seeks report on allegations of ragging and sexual harassment at Banswara Medical College

According to a report by Hindustan Times, first-year MBBS students at the government medical college in Banswara, Rajasthan, have made serious allegations of ragging and sexual harassment against senior students, following which the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sought clarification from the college within 24 hours.

In a notice issued to the college administration on Wednesday, the anti-ragging cell of the NMC has directed the institution to investigate the matter and submit a detailed action-taken report along with supporting evidence. According to the complaint in this regard, students admitted in the 2026-27 batch faced repeated harassment from their seniors.

The complaint further alleged that this harassment increased after the college's white-coat ceremony held on October 30, when junior students were called to a private place around 1:00 am at night and subjected to humiliating activities. Following this incident, one student could not even attend classes the next day.

Complainants also alleged that new students were regularly pressured by seniors to attend evening meetings, where they were also subjected to sexual harassment. Considering the gravity of all these allegations, the NMC has asked the college to submit a point-wise clarification including records of meetings held by its anti-ragging committee and anti-ragging squad.

The commission has also demanded confidential statements of complainants and witnesses, details of accused students, information on disciplinary action, as well as electronic evidence including WhatsApp chats, screenshots, and CCTV recordings. The college has also been asked to clarify whether the matter was reported to the police, whether an FIR was registered, and what medical or psychological support was provided to the affected students.