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Ragging in colleges

This refers to the article “Ragging and its remedies” (Oct. 11). Despite laws and formation of anti-ragging squads, there has been no decline in the number of incidents of ragging. This shows that the measures being adopted are not adequate and effective.

One way to tackle the menace is to arrange orientation programmes aimed at helping the seniors handle their transformation, and juniors come out of the protective environment of schools. Discipline cannot be imposed on anyone. Policing, therefore, cannot be an all-time solution to ragging. It is important to look at incidents of ragging on a case-by-case basis and determine whether they are criminal in nature. And adopt a corrective and reformative approach.

Arti Sharma,

Bhopal

In my new college, the resident warden checks the rooms at random and directly talks to first-year students, encouraging them to share their problems. The principal conducts weekly meetings with first-years. He sits with them during dinner and instils confidence in them. The college administration undoubtedly plays a major role in controlling ragging.

A. Sundaresan,

Vellore

The academic community and the college administrations should recognise this. I do agree that punishment should be corrective and, as far as possible, should be meted out by the institution rather than any law-enforcing agency.

Jacob George,

Changanacherry

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