The incident occurred at Sudhamrit Café, where MBBS students had gathered after attending AIIMS Bhopal’s Retina Fest. A verbal argument between day-scholars and hostel residents quickly turned physical, with students reportedly using rods and sticks. Authorities said some students were intoxicated, which contributed to the escalation.
Two students who tried to intervene, Paras Maraiya and Dr Shailesh Chaudhary, sustained severe injuries. Dr Chaudhary was admitted to the ICU for treatment, while Paras was discharged after receiving medical attention.
In response, the GMC administration convened an emergency Disciplinary Committee meeting on 5 December. Following the review, 15 students were suspended immediately. Hostel residents involved were also instructed to vacate their rooms.
Dean Dr Kavita N Singh condemned the episode, calling it a “grave act of indiscipline.” She emphasised that medical students are expected to demonstrate restraint and uphold professional conduct. “Acts of violence on campus will not be tolerated. Strict action will be taken against such behaviour in the future,” Dr Singh added.
The suspended students included:
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MBBS 2023 Batch: Aman Pandey, Dev Raghuvanshi, Vivek Malviya
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MBBS 2024 Batch: Parth Patidar, Shashank Patidar, Nikhil Gaur, Pushpendra Kain, Om Bajaj, Adarsh Chaudhary, Rishabh Damne, Madhur Tiwari, Shivam Mahawar, Rahul Ghakad, Iklesh Dhakad, Ajay Brahmane
Officials are investigating the incident further to determine whether additional disciplinary action is warranted. GMC authorities have also stated they will implement stricter monitoring of hostel and campus areas to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The clash has raised concerns about campus safety and student conduct, highlighting the need for conflict-resolution mechanisms and responsible behaviour among medical students.
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