College stands by students, deny violation of hostel rules
The Statesman | 14 October 2025They maintained that the two second-year MBBS students in question had not breached any hostel rules and were within the campus at the relevant time.
The college administration has thus stood firmly in support of the two students, one of whom hails from Odisha.
Meanwhile, the hospital attached to the private medical college, where the second-year MBBS student has been admitted, issued a health bulletin today. It stated that the student’s condition is currently stable.
“She is stable, her vital signs are normal, and she is steadily on the path to recovery. A dedicated team of expert doctors, including gynaecologists, have been attending to her round the clock. She is receiving the best possible medical care and emotional support to ensure her complete physical, mental and emotional well-being,” the release said. .
The release further mentions: “We are deeply troubled by the ongoing and unfounded agitations taking place within our campus. These disruptions have severely affected the functioning of the hospital and college, causing distress to hundreds of innocent individuals. Patients are being turned away as access routes to the hospital remain blocked. MBBS First Professional Examinations (as per the new regulations) commenced on 9 October 2025 and will continue until 17 October 2025, with practical examinations scheduled for the first week of November 2025. Students are unable to attend classes or examinations due to the unrest — a grave injustice to their academic journey.
“We are at a loss to understand why such agitation is being staged within the sacred grounds of a healing institution — a space where hope, care and education thrive. The students involved had not violated any hostel regulations and had moved within the permitted hours. As an institution, we strive to mentor, guide and counsel our students, but micro-managing every step in their personal lives is neither feasible nor appropriate.”
Once considered an educational hub during the Left Front regime, Durgapur saw the establishment of numerous private institutes offering courses in engineering, pharmacy, hotel management and medicine, drawing thousands of students from across the state and beyond.
The city also houses the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, located at Gandhi More, where students from across the country pursue various courses.
This latest incident has, however, raised serious concerns about student safety on campus. Experts fear that such occurrences could tarnish Durgapur’s image as an education centre envisioned by Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, former chief minister of West Bengal, and jeopardise the future of its many private and government-run institutions.
