Ragging Lead to Death

The four were remanded to police custody for varying periods by a local court in connection with the death of 19-year-old Aman Kachroo, a student of Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda.

Aman, an alumnus of DPS International, Delhi and a resident of Gurgaon, had died on Sunday night in a hospital in Tanda due to severe injuries. His family alleged that he was slapped, punched and kicked many times on the head and chest by his seniors who also shaved off his head

Taking serious note of the incident, the state government ordered a magisterial probe into the incident and promised stern action against the guilty. College principal Suresh Sankhayan was also replaced by Anil Chauhan, Head of Department of Opthalmology.

Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal sought a detailed report on the incident from college authorities which suspended a hostel warden, manager and two guards.

While two second year students Ajay Kumar Verma and Naveen Verma, who were arrested yesterday, were remanded to police custody till March 13 by District and Sessions judge P S Rana, Abhinav Verma and Mukul Sharma surrendered today and were sent to police custody till March 16.