Zero Tolerance Policy

STOP RAGGING

A CRIME, NOT A RITE

What begins as "introduction" often ends in trauma, injury, or death. Ragging is a systemic abuse of power that crushes the spirit of a student under the guise of tradition.

The Supreme Court of India has banned it. The UGC has criminalized it. It is not fun; it is a human rights violation. Silence protects the bully; your voice protects the future.

FILE COMPLAINT →KNOW CONSEQUENCES

Part 2: The Damage

The Cost of Silence

Based on UGC & CURE Data

1800

Helpline

1800-180-5522 (24x7)

25+

Deaths/Year

Linked to ragging (Unofficial)

100%

Anonymity

Guaranteed to Complainant

FIR

Mandatory

Colleges MUST report to police

Defining the "Rag"

Ragging is any act that causes or is likely to cause insult, annoyance, fear, apprehension, or psychological harm. It includes teasing, abusing (verbal/physical), forcing students to perform lewd acts, or disrupting their studies/sleep.

The Psychology of the Bully

Sadistic Pleasure: Deriving enjoyment from the humiliation of a "fresher" to establish dominance.
Cycle of Abuse: "I was ragged, so I will rag." Seniors perpetuate the trauma they once suffered.
Bystander Apathy: The silence of the majority empowers the few aggressors.

STATUS: UNSAFE

Impact Analysis

Mental Health DeclineSevere

Leading cause of campus suicides.

Academic DropoutHigh

Victims often leave college to escape.

Reporting RateLow

Fear of backlash keeps victims silent.

"Ragging is not an introduction. It is an assault on human dignity." - Supreme Court

Part 3: The Consequences

UGC Regulations 2009

The law is crystal clear: Zero Tolerance.

Administrative Action

College Level

1. Suspension from attending classes.
2. Rustication from the institution.
3. Expulsion and ban from admission to ANY other institution.

Career Over

Criminal Action

Police Level

FIR under IPC/BNS sections for: Wrongful restraint, Assault, Abetment to suicide (Non-bailable, up to 10 years jail).

Jail Time

Institutional Responsibility

Anti-Ragging Squad

Every college MUST have a mobile squad conducting surprise raids in hostels, canteens, and buses.

Affidavit Requirement

Every student and parent must sign an affidavit during admission stating they will not indulge in ragging.

De-Recognition

Institutions that fail to act on complaints can lose their UGC funding or affiliation.

Part 4: The Barriers

Why Does It Persist?

Fear of Seniors

"If I complain, they will make my life hell." Fear of retaliation keeps victims silent.

Reputation Protection

Colleges often hush up cases to protect their brand image, pressuring victims to "compromise."

"Personality Development"

The myth that ragging "toughens you up" or "breaks the ice" is a dangerous normalization of abuse.

Political Shielding

Student unions often protect aggressors, using political clout to stop police action.

Cyber Ragging

Harassment has moved online—trolling, leaking photos, and exclusion from class WhatsApp groups.

YOUR ROLE

Don't be a bystander. If you see it, report it. Use the anonymous helpline. Be the senior who mentors, not torments.

Part 5: The Response

BRAC SAFETY PROTOCOL

Creating campuses of care, not fear.

1. Emergency Response

Immediate intervention.

• 1800-180-5522: National Helpline linkage for students.

• Quick Reaction Team: Campus volunteers to intervene in hostels at night.

2. Counseling Support

Healing the trauma.

• Psychotherapy: Free sessions for victims of ragging.

• Mentorship: Assigning faculty mentors to every fresher.

3. Legal Aid

Ensuring justice.

• FIR Filing: Assisting students in filing police complaints.

• Representation: Lawyers to fight against university negligence.

4. Positive Engagement

Healthy interaction.

• Freshers' Day: Organized, faculty-monitored welcome parties.

• Buddy System: Pairing seniors with juniors for academic help.

5. Surveillance

Deterrence.

• CCTV: Installing cameras in corridors and common rooms.

• Complaint Boxes: Secure drop boxes for anonymous tips.

ACTIVATE SAFETY

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IMPACT LEVEL 1

₹500

Provides counseling session for a student in distress.

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IMPACT LEVEL 2

₹2,000

Sponsors an "Anti-Ragging Awareness Workshop" in a college.

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IMPACT LEVEL 3

₹10,000

Funds legal support for a victim to pursue criminal charges.

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Tax Deductible under Section 80G.

Transparency: You will receive a donation receipt & impact report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is introduction considered ragging?

Yes. Any interaction that makes a student feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or afraid—even if called "intro"—is ragging under the law.

Can I file a complaint anonymously?

Yes. The National Anti-Ragging Helpline (1800-180-5522) allows you to register a complaint without revealing your identity to your college.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. BRAC is registered under Section 80G. You will receive a tax exemption certificate via email within 7 days.

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