Ragging: Nursing College Principal and Asst. Professor suspended

In connection with the ragging incident that took place in the Kottayam Government Nursing College hostel, Principal Prof. Sulekha A T and Asst. Professor Ajeesh P Mani, who was in charge of the warden, were suspended pending investigation for their lapses in preventing and intervening in the ragging. The order also directed the immediate removal of the housekeeper cum security. The action was taken following an investigation conducted by the Director of the Medical Education Department following the instructions of Health Minister Veena George.