Friday, April 12, 2019

19 Thanjavur medical college students placed under suspension

APRIL 10, 2019 21:14 IST

Nineteen male medical students of Thanjavur Medical College have been placed under suspension for six months for displaying indiscipline in the hostel under the influence of alcohol. The stern action was taken by the College Council comprising of the Dean, Professors, heads of various departments, Chief Warden and Deputy Warden besides Academic Officer.

The suspended students comprising II-year and final year students and House Surgeons had repeatedly been warned earlier. They were placed under suspension for having indulged in a group clash under the influence of alcohol, said the college authorities.

A group of 13 students had clashed under the influence of alcohol during the hostel day event a couple of months ago necessitating an inquiry. Thereafter, another group of six students were suspended for a similar act of indiscipline under the influence of alcohol, and indulging in vandalism. The students had damaged hostel properties, the authorities said.

Based on the inquiry report, a meeting of the College Council was convened on Tuesday and it was decided to place the 19 students under suspension for a period of six months. The students have been expelled from the hostel and suspended from attending classes for six months, said College Dean Dr. Kumudha Lingaraj.

The activities of the students had been watched for some time and repeated warnings were issued. The parents of the students were informed about the acts of indiscipline of their wards, Dr. Kumudha Lingaraj said. The action has been taken for the betterment of other students in the college, she said.

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