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This is an archive article published on July 13, 2009
Rag alert
The citys medical and engineering students,the worst sufferers of ragging,are a part of the group. So are law students and those studying management.
Written by Shashi Priya
July 13, 2009 02:18 AM IST
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The citys medical and engineering students,the worst sufferers of ragging,are a part of the group. So are law students and those studying management. These seniors and super seniors,all having been easy prey to ragging in their first few years in college,have come together for a common cause. And it is not to chalk out a ragging strategy but to launch a round-the-clock anti-ragging helpline to ensure the safety of freshers and to prevent a repeat of the traumatising experience they went through. Shaken and stirred by the incidents that followed last years ragging across the country from medical student Amit Kachrus suicide to another suicide attempt by a student in Andhra Pradesh this group of students has joined hands to avoid any such accident in the city.
We do not want the juniors to go through any embarrassing situation,which eventually can cause a mental imbalance. That is why we have launched this helpline, says Shailendra Singh,co-ordinator,Savera. According to Singh,the helpline will become functional till September,which is when the first year students settle in properly.
Smriti Tiwari,another student who had faced a tough time due to ragging says,At that time,I did not know anyone around,so even when I wanted to take some action,I had no clue where to start from. Over here though,from launching an FIR to approaching higher authorities in college,we will explain everything.
The students also plan to meet the police commissioner in the hope of getting support to straighten things out if necessary. We will meet commissioner Satya Pal Singh today evening to inform him about the steps to be taken in order to control ragging, says Singh.
The group of 50 recently launched the campaign from the Bharati Vidyapeeth Law College and plans to put up placards and flex boards in every college of the city,so that by the time freshers start pouring into colleges,everyone is well-aware of the helpline numbers. We started it now since admissions are going on and by the time first year students start their first day in college,they would know just what to do and whom to contact,when in need,says Anuj Sinhad,another member and a MCA student.
The help line numbers are 9271234328 and 9822866871.
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