Bennett University Ragging Video: Strict action after viral video in Greater Noida University ragging case. Accused girl student rusticate, still shows no remorse. The incident has raised big questions on campus security, values and thinking of the youth.
The case of ragging that came to light from Bennett University in Greater Noida is no longer limited to just one college. A viral video has sparked a debate across the country, are our campuses safe? Are we able to truly educate our children? And most importantly, can such mentality be changed merely by punishment? As simple as this incident appears, its questions are as deep.
Cruelty seen in viral video, where every plea for mercy remained ineffective
This whole incident started with a video which made the viewers uncomfortable. It is clearly visible in the video that some girl students together are beating and humiliating another girl student. The victim student repeatedly pleads with folded hands to stop, but neither sympathy nor any intention to stop is visible on the faces of the students standing in front of her.
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As soon as the video surfaced, the administration took a tough stance, a big decision was taken immediately.
As soon as this video started spreading rapidly on social media, the university administration came into action. Without any delay, the main accused student was rusticated and other girl students involved with her were fined heavily. This step is also considered important because often there is delay or laxity in taking action in such cases. This time the institute clearly indicated that there will be no compromise in the matter of discipline and safety of students. But this also raises the question whether strict action alone is a permanent solution to this problem?
The video after being rusticated became the reason for a new debate, why was no remorse shown?
The matter did not end here. After the action, another video surfaced, in which the accused student is seen leaving the hostel. In this video, she is definitely seen folding her hands, but her facial expressions and slight smile surprise people. Many people called it ‘drama’, while some considered it a symbol of that mentality where no remorse is felt even after a mistake. This is the aspect which has made this matter more serious. Because the real purpose of punishment is not only to punish but to bring improvement.
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Anger erupted on social media, people called it a dangerous trend
As soon as this incident spread on the internet, people started reacting strongly. Many users clearly said that the biggest problem is the idea of considering ragging as ‘cool’ or ‘swag’. In a viral post, it was even described as a mental illness and the question was raised that if there is no change in behavior even after punishment, can we end this problem only with the help of law? This reaction on social media shows that the society is no longer in a mood to take such incidents lightly.
It is important to understand the real impact of ragging, it is not a joke but mental harassment.
According to experts, the effect of ragging is not limited only to the time when the incident occurs. Its effect remains in the mind of the victim for a long time. Such incidents break self-confidence, create fear and sometimes put a person in a state of mental stress. In some cases it can even lead to depression and social withdrawal. This is why law and educational institutions consider ragging as a serious crime and not some kind of ‘fun’ or ‘tradition’.
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