The inquiry also revealed that the same students had allegedly been involved three months earlier in vandalizing and stealing 14 CCTV cameras from the hostel premises, placing them under prior administrative scrutiny. After recent complaints were verified, the institute imposed immediate disciplinary action.
Additionally, eight second-year BTech students have been evicted from the hostel and fined ₹10,000 each. Authorities warned that failure to pay within the deadline will attract a daily penalty of ₹100 and could lead to debarment from one semester examination.
According to complaints, senior students in D-Hostel forced juniors to smoke cigarettes and threatened to socially boycott or “batch out” those who refused. Victims also alleged psychological harassment, coercion to speak submissively, and exclusion from academic and cultural activities.
IET Director Pradosh Bansal said the disciplinary committee confirmed the allegations after hearing all parties and reviewing evidence. The final approval file has been forwarded to Vice-Chancellor Rakesh Singhai. He noted that this is the first time the institute has expelled four students outright in a ragging case; earlier penalties typically involved suspension for one or two semesters.
Seven New Anti-Ragging Measures
To prevent recurrence, the administration has introduced seven strict rules, including immediate expulsion for proven ragging, heavy fines, punishment for those who assist or silently support such acts, instant hostel eviction of offenders, surprise monthly night inspections, quarterly meetings with juniors, and strengthened monitoring and disciplinary systems.
Officials said the measures follow a series of recent disciplinary incidents on campus. In late August, five students were suspended for assaulting a junior. In September, another case involving an alleged conspiracy reached police. In early October, students were accused of fleeing the hostel, threatening guards, and damaging 16 surveillance cameras.
Authorities maintain that the latest action is intended to restore campus safety and send a clear deterrent message.
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