Inquiry brings clarity in Nerchowk Medical College assault case
Munish Sood
MANDI:
Fresh details have emerged in the assault case involving a second-year trainee doctor at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College and Hospital, Nerchowk, following a detailed inquiry conducted by the institution’s Anti-Ragging Committee.
The incident, which occurred on December 18, 2025, initially sparked concern after the trainee doctor alleged physical assault and ragging by two senior trainee doctors. However, the committee’s investigation has revealed that while an altercation did take place, the allegations of ragging were not substantiated.
Confirming the findings, Principal Dr DK Verma stated that the inquiry established the involvement of two third-year trainee doctors in the physical assault. As disciplinary action, both have been expelled from the hostel for one year and barred from attending academic classes for three months. Additionally, a fine of ₹20,000 has been imposed on each.
At the same time, the committee found the conduct of the complainant trainee doctor to be questionable. The inquiry revealed that the complainant was struggling with substance addiction and had allegedly demanded money from the senior trainees in return for withdrawing his complaint. In view of these findings, the complainant has been expelled from the hostel for six weeks and fined ₹10,000.
Dr. Verma further informed that the two senior trainee doctors had previously been involved in a separate ragging-related case and had faced a six-month suspension in the past. Considering the seriousness of the matter and the need for corrective measures, all three trainee doctors have been referred for counselling.
Complaint filed a day after incident
According to official records, the incident took place around 6 pm on December 18. The complainant trainee doctor, identified as Shubham, lodged a formal complaint the following day with the hostel administration and at Balh police station, accusing two third-year trainees of assault and ragging.
Following the complaint, the college administration promptly constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the matter. The committee, after examining statements and available evidence, concluded that the physical altercation had occurred but ruled out ragging as the cause.
The inquiry further noted that the complainant had allegedly provoked the senior trainees during a dispute and later cited ragging allegations as a defensive measure. The two third-year trainee doctors involved in the incident have been identified as Harsh, a resident of Rajasthan, and Prashant Kumar from Delhi.
The college administration has reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, student safety and a zero-tolerance approach towards violence, while ensuring that inquiries are conducted fairly and strictly in accordance with institutional rules.
