Junior Doctors at Medinipur Medical College Allege Severe Ragging by TMCP Student Leader

Kolkata: Amid ongoing protests over horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, now Bengal's Medinipur Medical College Hospital is under spotlight as junior doctors have come forward with multiple allegations of ragging against Mostafizur Rahman Mallick, a prominent member of TMCP unit at college. accusations include harassment of female junior doctors, who were allegedly forced to dance to item songs.

situation escalated when Mostafizur, closely associated with Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, published pictures of protesting junior doctors. This led to an eruption of accusations from junior doctors. y have warned that if Mostafizur and his accomplices are not expelled immediately, ir agitation will intensify.

Temporary Ban and Assurance from Authorities

Facing strong pressure from student movement, authorities at Medinipur Medical College have issued a temporary ban on Mostafizur Rahman's entry to hospital and college premises. Along with that, college authorities have also given a written assurance to dress all complaints raised by agitating students.

Testimony from Victimised Students

Shreya Mondal, a student of Medinipur Medical College, shared her harrowing experience, stating, "Since first day we took mission in this college, teachers left class and students were in class, n this unit came and closed our doors, and rascals belonging to this Mostafizur came and ragged us. We are harassed. time we were freshers, we were taken to auditorium. In front of whole auditorium, y say play item song and dance. Since that day, we are afraid. Many of juniors are threatened that if you protest, you will become a target!"

She elaborated, "This unit enters our class and closes door. Mostafizur Rahman comes in with his followers and y ragged us like anything. women in classroom were not respected; we were publicly harassed. We have an auditorium, a student was put up re, lights were flashed on face of that student, and rest of auditorium was dark. y came in under influence of drugs. From off-stage, y used to say, 'I am playing an item song, you dance on it.' This is how women are treated. As of now, this place has not turned into RG Kar but it might very soon if we keep tolerating this kind of behavior."

Principal's Response

Taking cognisance of matter, Medinipur Medical College's Principal stated that action has been taken against culprits after discussions with junior doctors. She said, “This allegation h come up for first time. We are rectifying lack of security and CCTV. We are bringing in more CCTV and have informed health department. Security officers and safety measures, from police to constables, are being worked on. We are reforming committees to include student representatives.”

principal emphasised that allegations were not against just one person. "y also wanted that junior doctors make ir own association. Many colleges in Kolkata have it; y wanted same."

She expressed her disbelief over situation, saying, "We never heard of ragging in medical college. y never me such a complaint. This is a safe place, an ideal place for education. We never h such a complaint before."