No ragging cases reported in Punjab's medical institutes: Sud

Chandigarh, Dec 11 (UNI) Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Tikshan Sud today claimed that due to strict vigilance measures initiated by the Punjab government, not a single case of ragging was reported in any government and private medical colleges in the state during the current academic year.

Mr Tikshan Sud said the Punjab Medical Education Department had conducted a detailed exercise to control ragging in the state by involving faculty, parents as well as students in the campaign.

Mr Sud said that Medical Superintendent in each institute had been designated as Nodal Officer to check ragging and he would be held accountable in any case of ragging reported in their respective institute.

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