Khunta, Feb 28: A disturbing case of ragging has come to light at the hostel of Khunta PM Shri Government High School, where senior students allegedly subjected juniors to harassment and abuse.

According to reports, three seventh-grade hostel students were playing behind the hostel when they were confronted by two ninth-grade students. The seniors allegedly tied up the juniors outside the hostel premises, an incident that was recorded on video and has since surfaced publicly.

Witnesses claim that the three boys were tied up for a long duration in front of other hostel residents. When questioned, the victims stated that the punishment was meted out by two ninth-grade students.

Parents, who rushed to the school after viewing the video, were shocked to learn that not just three, but as many as eight to nine students had been tied up and beaten by seniors. The victims further revealed that such incidents had occurred previously as well, pointing to a pattern of ragging inside the hostel.

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The revelations have sparked concern among parents and the local community, with calls for strict action against those responsible and stronger measures to ensure the safety of hostel students.