India, Feb. 2 -- Allegations of ragging are no longer confined to universities and colleges, as recent reports in Odisha's Bolangir district have highlighted disturbing incidents at the school level. The latest claims involve Eklavya Model Residential School situated in the Dumberbahal area, under the Puintala police jurisdiction.

As per the allegations, a group of 15 students from Plus 2 targeted nine students of classes seven and eight, subjecting them to both physical and mental harassment in a hostel on January 31.

The incident came to the fore when some of the victims confided their experiences to their parents, who then raised the alarm. Subsequently, the parents reached out to Satyabhama Bhue, the president of the district tri...