New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the unfortunate death of a student at Government Degree College in Dharamshala on December 26, 2025.

A 19-year-old second-year student of Government Degree College, Dharamshala, who died during treatment in Ludhiana in December. Her parents alleged that she was subjected to ragging, assault and sexual harassment at the college, which caused severe mental distress and deterioration of her health.

The panel will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, scrutinise any lapses by the college authorities, and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

In an official order, the UGC wrote, "The Comm...