Debagada Navodaya Vidyalaya Ragging Case: Six Students Injured, Nine Accused Sent Home

Debagada district witnessed a shocking incident of ragging at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sunamunda.

On July 14, senior students allegedly summoned juniors from Classes IX and X to the hostel and assaulted them with cricket bats, belts, and slippers.

Six students sustained injuries, including one with an eye injury. Initially, the victims remained silent out of fear, but a teacher noticed the marks and informed parents.

Guardians expressed outrage over the unchecked violence inside the hostel.

Following a written complaint, Debagada police registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against nine students.

Principal Uttam Prasad confirmed that the accused have been sent home pending investigation.

The incident has reignited concerns over student safety and the effectiveness of anti‑ragging measures in residential schools.