GORAKHPUR, March 1 -- A first-year MBBS student at Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College was assaulted by senior students on Thursday evening after he refused to comply with their demands to cut his hair. The assault left him with head injuries.

Professor Ram Kumar Jaiswal, Principal of BRD Medical College, stated that the anti-ragging committee has initiated an inquiry following verbal reports from the guard and students. He assured that strict action would be taken against those found guilty.

Circle officer (CO) Ravi Kumar Singh confirmed that while the police have not yet received a written complaint, they are aware that a scuffle occurred. The injured student is currently receiving treatment for head injuries.

According to official...