Gujarat MBBS Student Made To Stand For Hours During Ragging, Dies

A first-year student of a Gujarat-based medical college has died allegedly after he was made to stand for three hours as part of a ragging exercise by seniors. Anil Methania was among several first-year students enrolled in GMERS Medical College and Hospital in Dharpur Patan this year. It is alleged that third-year students at the hostel made them stand for three hours at a stretch for an "introduction". "Introduction" or "intro" is a word frequently used for ragging activities on residential campuses during which seniors harass freshers.

It is alleged that after standing for three hours, Anil collapsed and became unconscious. He was hospitalised and he recorded a statement with police that he was made to stand for three hours. He died soon after. The body has been sent for autopsy and its report is likely to provide more information on the cause of death.

Anil's cousin Dharmendra said the family stays in Gujarat's Surendranagar district -- over 150 km from the college in Patan. "We received a call from the college yesterday and were told that Anil collapsed and has been hospitalised. When we reached here, we came to know that third-year students ragged him. We want justice," he said.