Over 30 ragging complaints reported in first six months, CID reveals

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By Bimal Shyaman Jayasinghe, Bandaragama

Colombo, June 20 (Daily Mirror) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) announced that it has received more than 30 complaints related to ragging incidents within the first six months of this year.

According to CID officials, the highest number of complaints, over 10, were reported from the Sabaragamuwa University. Additional complaints of new ragging incidents have also been received from the Eastern University and the Oluvil University.

An investigating officer said that comprehensive investigations are currently underway regarding these cases and emphasised that strict legal action will be taken against those found responsible.

“If students accused in these incidents are proven guilty, they could face up to 20 years in prison under the law,” the officer noted.

Meanwhile, police have urged university students to report any recent incidents of ragging by contacting the dedicated 1997 hotline, assuring confidentiality and immediate action on all complaints.

The authorities also reiterated their commitment to eradicating ragging from university environments and protecting students from harassment and abuse.

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sam Friday, 20 June 2025 11:14 AM

Those involved should not have free education!

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Victor Friday, 20 June 2025 11:15 AM

These uncivilised students should be charged under the law of terrorism, as they terrorise other students who they have no right over. These freeloaders should be told clearly that their parents don’t pay for their education, it’s the poor people of the country that pays for them and that they should be gratitude, in any other country they will be jailed.

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PISSA Friday, 20 June 2025 11:38 AM

Unclear why an investigation is necessary as it is common knowledge that all parties charged will be discharged shortly.

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PG Friday, 20 June 2025 02:32 PM

I am sure that president is not going to get involved in this matter because I am sure he used to rag students given he is from a disadvantaged background. In general Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds experience feelings of insecurity, powerlessness, or resentment, leading them to engage in ragging as a way to assert dominance or cope with their own experiences.

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Gert Jan, the Netherlands Friday, 20 June 2025 04:25 PM

On the contrary. In my country the ragging is done by privileged students from rich backgrounds. They think they are above the law.

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Nathan Friday, 20 June 2025 05:03 PM

Dismiss them from further education.

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