The National Medical Commission has sought an explanation from Government Medical College in Banswara within 24 hours after first-year MBBS students alleged they were subjected to ragging and sexual assault by senior students, according to officials.
In an official notice issued to the college administration on Wednesday, the anti-ragging cell of the commission directed the institution to initiate an inquiry and provide a comprehensive action-taken report backed by evidence. The complaint states that students belonging to the 2026-27 MBBS batch faced persistent harassment from seniors, which reportedly escalated after a white coat ceremony on October 30 when juniors were allegedly summoned to an off-campus location during the early morning hours and forced into humiliating activities. One student was reportedly unable to attend classes the following day.
Furthermore, the complainants claimed that senior students routinely pressured freshers to join evening gatherings where they experienced sexual harassment. In response, the commission requested a detailed, point-by-point response alongside records from the institution's anti-ragging committee and squad.
Authorities also demanded confidential statements from both witnesses and complainants, information identifying the accused individuals, records of any disciplinary measures, and digital evidence such as WhatsApp chats, screenshots, and CCTV footage. The administration was additionally instructed to clarify whether local law enforcement was notified, if an official police case was filed, and what psychological or medical support was extended to the impacted students. The commission stressed that simple denials unsupported by documentation would be deemed inadequate.
Dr. Lakshya Mittal, national president of the United Doctors Front, expressed deep concern over the incident and appealed to the chief secretary of Rajasthan to guarantee the safety of the victims while pursuing strict measures against the perpetrators. Stressing that academic institutions must remain safe environments free from coercion and fear, the appeal added to mounting pressure regarding student safety in regional medical schools.
These developments coincide with wider scrutiny over campus harassment across medical institutions in Rajasthan. Earlier in the month, similar grievances emerged from 12 medical facilities, prompting directives from the Directorate of Medical Education to strictly enforce anti-ragging policies. Notable disciplinary actions have already been taken elsewhere, including the suspension of students at Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College in Jodhpur following reports of inappropriate behavior and mandatory subservience demands directed at freshers.