Authorities registered a ragging case against 12 final-year BDS students after first-year students of Government Dental College allegedly faced harassment at Osmania Medical College hostel in Hyderabad. Six students were suspended pending inquiry, while police continue investigating possible involvement of others
Published Date – 17 June 2026, 10:02 AM
Hyderabad: A ragging incident was reported at the hostel premises of Osmania Medical College with allegations that first year BDS students of Government Dental College and Hospital were harassed by senior students.
According to the police, a case has been registered against 12 final year BDS students under the Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act following a complaint lodged by college principal Sanjeev Singh Yadav.
The students of Government Dental College are currently accommodated in the Osmania Medical College hostel, where the alleged incident took place.
The college management has suspended six final year BDS students for six months pending further inquiry.
Meanwhile, the Sultan Bazar Police have registered the case, counselled those involved and are investigating.
Police said they are examining whether any other students were involved in the ragging incident and are conducting a detailed probe into the matter.
