Karyavattom, Feb. 19 -- Seven students were suspended on Wednesday for allegedly ragging a junior student at The Government College, Karyavattom in Thiruvananthapuram.

One of the victims, a student said, "I have given my statement, and the Police will register an FIR."

According to the father of the student, because of the ragging, the victim got severely hurt and is undergoing treatment. Speaking to ANI, he said, "There was a fight between friends. Ragging has happened. He was severely attacked and is undergoing treatment. We have given a statement to the Police."

Speaking to the media, Kerala Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, Dr R Bindu on Tuesday said, "...I have sought reports from Directorate of Collegiate Education...