GMC Bhavnagar Ragging Row: CCTV Image Shows Resident Doctors Made ‘Murga’ in OT, Gujarat Govt Suspends 6 Students
A CCTV image from Government Medical College (GMC), Bhavnagar, has surfaced showing two resident doctors allegedly being made to pose as a "murga" inside an operation theatre, triggering outrage and fresh concerns over ragging in medical institutions.
A CCTV image from Government Medical College (GMC), Bhavnagar, has surfaced showing two resident doctors allegedly being made to pose as a "murga" inside an operation theatre, triggering outrage and fresh concerns over ragging in medical institutions.
The image was shared by Dr Dhruv Chauhan, National Spokesperson of the Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network, along with screenshots of messages purportedly sent by a first-year Orthopaedics resident detailing alleged humiliation by seniors. Doon College Ragging Case: 1st Year MBBS Student Allegedly Beaten With Belt at Government Doon Medical College, Probe Launched.
Sharing the CCTV image on social media, Chauhan wrote, "The moment I received this CCTV picture from GMC Bhavnagar (Gujarat), my mind froze for a moment thinking how mentally and physically devastated these Orthopaedic surgery resident doctors must have felt at this moment when they were made a murgha openly in the Operation Theatre."
In an earlier post, Chauhan shared screenshots in which the resident allegedly stated, "They make us murgha in the OT." The student further claimed, "They make us stand whole night and ask us to send selfie every half an hour with time to make sure we don't get any sleep." The resident also alleged verbal abuse by seniors. The issue was also highlighted by the United Doctors Front (UDF). Ragging in Noida: Senior Students Beat Juniors at Maharishi University Hostel, Several Injured, Video Surfaces.
CCTV Image of Resident Doctors in OT Leads to Action Against 6 Students
The moment I received this CCTV picture from GMC Bhavnagar (Gujarat), my mind froze for a moment thinking how mentally and physically devastated these Orthopaedic surgery resident doctors must have felt at this moment when they were made a murgha openly in the Operation Theatre.… https://t.co/2CQo5Q8QdQ pic.twitter.com/1ZXIDQgkZr
— Dr.Dhruv Chauhan (@DrDhruvchauhan) June 19, 2026
Following the allegations, the college's anti-ragging committee launched an inquiry after receiving directions from Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. Written statements were collected from first-year, second-year and third-year Orthopaedics students, as well as faculty members and support staff.
Based on the inquiry findings, the Gujarat health department took disciplinary action against six students. One student has been suspended for two years, three students have been suspended for one year each, while two others have been suspended for six months. All six students have also been ordered to vacate their hostel rooms.
According to the health department, the suspended students will not be permitted to participate in academic, clinical, research or any other college-related activities during the suspension period.
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