PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 10 -- As many as 97 second-year MBBS students of the Autonomous State Medical College Kaushambi were suspended for a month after they were found guilty of ragging their juniors, the college said on Tuesday. Also, a fine of Rs.5,000 was imposed on each suspended student.

The action follows a complaint lodged with the Anti-Ragging Cell in Delhi, college officials confirmed.

The incident reportedly took place about a month ago, when first-year students filed a formal complaint with the Anti-Ragging Cell.

Taking cognisance of the matter, the Cell directed the college's anti-ragging committee to conduct a thorough inquiry.

During the probe, the committee interacted with the students involved, recorded statements, and gather...