Management College Ragging Case: Student Brutally Tortured, Rs 2 Lakh Extortion Attempt

A shocking case of ragging has surfaced at a private higher education institution in Pipili, Odisha, sparking outrage among parents and the local community.

On November 24, a second-year student was allegedly lured into a toilet by a classmate and a senior, where he was locked inside for nearly two hours.

The victim was mercilessly beaten, forced to lick the floor, and threatened with dire consequences unless he paid Rs 2 lakh and consumed drugs.

According to the complaint lodged by his parents at Pipili Police Station, the accused had earlier attempted to extort money by threatening to implicate the student in a false molestation case involving a female friend.

Terrified after the ordeal, the student stopped attending classes and returned home.

His parents reported the incident to college authorities, but instead of taking strict action, the administration dismissed the matter as “child’s play” and advised compromise.

Disillusioned by the response, the family approached the police.

A case (No. 756/25) has been registered, and Pipili Police have conducted a medical examination of the victim while initiating an investigation at the college premises.

This incident has once again highlighted the failure of anti-ragging mechanisms in Odisha’s educational institutions and raised serious concerns about student safety and administrative accountability.