nRaipur district administration has launched the probe of status of students residing in hostels run by different government and non-government colleges and other hostels after two incidents of ragging were reported.

Meanwhile, Raipur Collector Dr S. Bharatidasan has suspended Mahendra Kumar Baghel, superintendent of post-matric tribal boys hostel of Pt Deendayal Upadhayay Nagar, Dangania, Rapur for showing laxity, indiscipline and careless in duty under Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rule 1965 rule 3.

He has been suspended with immediate effect and attached with office of assistant commissioner, Tribal development department, Raipur.

As per primary survey it has been found that large number of former students has been residing in hostel for several years, even after   passing out.

They have joined in jobs but using their influence to pressurize juniors to retain them. They do not deposit hostel rent nor follow any rules thus saving several thousands in terms of house rent and food expense.

To prevent juniors from reporting the matter, seniors used to rag them.

Raipur district has around 55 hostels under tribal welfare department having capacity of 3600 students out of which more than 550, as per primary data, are residing illegally. The administration believes that number may go up after thorough probe.

The hostel superintendents intimated additional    collector that several times they were asked to leave on which they indulge in assault or use political pressure.

Meanwhile, district administration has directed all the hostel superintendents and department assistant commissioners to constitute anti-ragging cell in all hostels and conduct monthly inspection. Problems of junior students should be compiled in reports and update administration on it.