Senior Students Assault Juniors with Sticks and Rods at Rewa Medical College; Patients Flee in Panic

A violent clash between senior and junior students broke out at Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, on Monday, leaving several students injured and prompting patients and their relatives to flee in panic. The injured were admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital for treatment.

Ragging Escalates to Brutal Assault
The conflict began at the UG hostel when senior students allegedly started ragging freshmen. When the junior students resisted, the disagreement quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Reports indicate that the senior students attacked juniors with sticks, rods, and belts, leaving multiple students with head injuries.

Violence Spills into Hospital Corridors
The clash continued in the emergency ward and hospital corridors, with students chasing each other and exchanging blows. Distressed patients and their relatives had to take cover or escape to avoid getting caught in the violence.

College Administration Steps In
Upon learning of the incident, the Dean of Shyam Shah Medical College, Sunil Agrawal, along with senior professors, visited the hostel to address the issue. The administration heard complaints from the junior students and directed strict action against the offenders.

Questions Raised on Security and Oversight
Eyewitnesses reported that hostel security personnel were largely passive during the assault. The Chief Medical Officer Ishita Agrawal confirmed that several students sustained injuries and are receiving medical care. She added that a detailed report and further action will follow. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding safety, supervision, and the handling of ragging in the medical college.