Allahabad: The Allahabad University (AU) administration has taken strict disciplinary action by suspending 18 students residing in its PC Banerjee Hostel following a six-day investigation into complaints of ragging of freshers. As per the central university officials, the suspended students have also been served show-cause notices, asking them to explain their conduct. The investigation revealed that several students were involved in ragging activities that included intimidation, harassment, and coercion of junior students. Some of the activities reportedly took place through WhatsApp messages, where juniors were pressured and threatened by senior students. Additionally, unauthorized individuals were found living in the hostel which is a violation of university regulations and creating a safety risk for other residents. Allahabad University PGAT Result 2025 declared, here’s how to download Late-night inspection conducted on September 19 The action follows a late-night inspection conducted on September 19 at the said hostel after complaints of ragging surfaced via the Anti-Ragging Portal (New Delhi), the UP Government’s Lucknow cell, and the office of the AU’s chief proctor. The inspection was jointly carried out by university proctorial board, security personnel and local police from Colonelganj police station under proctor Prof Rakesh Singh. [caption id="attachment_160008" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Allahabad University takes strict action against ragging[/caption] Individuals occupying hostel rooms were found not enrolled Among the suspended students, seven had already been expelled from the hostel and suspended on September 20. These students, along with their guardians, have been asked to appear before the university’s inquiry committee on October 16 for further questioning about their involvement. The inspection revealed that the accused senior students were pressurising and threatening the newly admitted juniors through WhatsApp calls and messages. During the probe, various large heaters were seized. The probe even found some individuals occupying hostel rooms were found not enrolled at the university. Delhi Univ hammers on ragging; Measures and penalities announced Following the inspection, AU proctor Prof Rakesh Singh emphasised the university’s zero-tolerance policy towards ragging. “The administration is committed to maintaining a ragging-free environment on campus. Strict action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation”, he said. Meanwhile, the university has assured that stricter monitoring and preventive measures will be put in place across all hostels to avoid similar incidents in the future.
