The Aryavarth Express
Nahan (Himachal Pradesh):
Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajeev Bindal on Saturday termed the death of a college student in Dharamshala a “very serious matter” and called for an immediate, high-level inquiry, citing allegations of ragging and the involvement of a faculty member.
Addressing the media, Bindal said the inquiry should be time-bound and conducted by a competent and impartial team. “This is a very serious issue, and the government must order a high-level inquiry immediately so that the truth comes out. The investigation should be independent of those against whom complaints have been made,” he said.
The deceased student, a 19-year-old Dalit and a second-year student of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, died on December 26 while undergoing treatment in Ludhiana. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to prolonged ragging, assault, and sexual harassment at the college, which led to severe mental distress and a decline in her health.
Bindal said the matter has been raised with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and expressed hope that the state government would act swiftly. He also alleged a deterioration in the law and order situation in the state. Expressing grief over the incident, he pointed to serious allegations, including ragging within the college, administrative lapses, and the possible involvement of a teacher.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Sukhu assured strict action against those responsible. He said an assistant professor named in the allegations has been suspended based on the victim’s statement, and a detailed inquiry has been ordered. “Our government will take strict action against anyone found involved in this matter,” the Chief Minister said.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident. In a post on X, the NCW strongly condemned the alleged acts of ragging and sexual harassment, calling them heinous and inhuman, and highlighted serious lapses in campus security mechanisms.
The incident has triggered widespread concern and renewed calls for stronger safeguards against ragging and harassment in educational institutions.
