Northeast Desk, 26th June: A distressing incident of ragging has surfaced from the Bordumsa sub-division in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, where approximately two dozen Class 8 students were attacked by Class 11 students at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Bordumsa. The incident occurred on June 25 around 2 pm, shortly after the school day ended and students were having lunch.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, a boarding school that accommodates 530 students and 18 teachers, has been deeply shaken by this event. According to the school’s principal, Rajiv Ranjan, a disciplinary committee convened promptly after the incident and decided to suspend five students involved in the ragging. The injured students, who experienced both physical and mental abuse, have received initial medical treatment.
In response to the incident, a meeting of the school’s Parent Teacher Council (PTC) has been scheduled for today to discuss further actions. Principal Ranjan also mentioned that the suspended students will be handed over to their parents at 9 am today.
Meanwhile, graphic visuals of the incident have surfaced, highlighting the severe physical and mental torture endured by the young victims. Parents and guardians have criticized the school administration, particularly the principal, for failing to prevent such a horrific episode. They are demanding strict actions against the responsible students and accountability from the school authorities.
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