Rono Hills, Aug 12: The Anti-Ragging Committee of Rajiv Gandhi University is observing Anti-Ragging Week from  August 12-18, as part of its commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. The objective of the programme is to sensitise students about the dangers of ragging, the legal implications and the role of the university community in preventing such acts.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Dr. N.T. Rikam, Registrar of RGU, informed the audience about the Government of India’s Anti-Ragging Portal. The week long celebration will carry out various activities to spread awareness about Anti Ragging issues. He further acknowledged that while ragging hasn’t been seen much in higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, it remains a serious social issue. He warned that one might perpetrate ragging indirectly , if awareness is not spread about it. He urged all to join the anti-ragging movement. A short awareness video created by RGU was also screened. 
While addressing the audience which constituted largely of school students and research scholars of RGU, Guest Speaker Tumme Amo, IPS, DIGP, delivered a special lecture on  aspects of anti ragging, its policies and implementation. He stated that ragging was never a good tradition and has evolved into a crime. While several states have enacted anti-ragging laws, Arunachal Pradesh is yet to  introduce one. He suggested laws could be adopted from other states. He clarified how ragging could be both physical and psychological, verbal, sexual, or even occur through social media. He mentioned that Arunachal has begun witnessing grave ragging incidents in boarding schools lately. He highlighted how legal provisions such as Section 75, could imprison even minors accused of ragging. 
One of his strongest warnings was:“If someone gets involved in ragging, a criminal record will follow them for life. Even if they clear the IAS, they might not get the job.” He outlined penalties under Indian Penal Code and BNS provisions that apply to ragging, including Sections 341, 126, and 127, and warned against criminal intimidation and unlawful confinement. He advised students, to support juniors emotionally and physically, especially during transitions encouraging empathy and support for peers. 
Vice Chancellor, RGU, Prof. S K Nayak also addressed the gathering. While acknowledging his limited legal expertise, he asserted, “I believe every person who indulges in ragging, regardless of being senior or junior, should face the same consequences.” He emphasized that “our university strictly follows anti-ragging rules and has various committees to ensure a ragging-free campus.”
The session was formally concluded by Prof. Ashan Riddi, Chairman of the Anti-Ragging Committee, RGU.

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