The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Saturday (January 3, 2026) ordered a probe into the death of a student at a government college in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala following allegations of ragging, according to officials. The UGC has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the incident.
"UGC has taken serious cognisance of the tragic death of a student at Government Degree College, Dharamshala. The UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline registered a suo motu complaint based on media reports alleging ragging leading to death," a senior UGC official said.
Himachal Police books three girl students, college professor for ragging, sexual harrasment
"A police inquiry is underway, and UGC has constituted a Fact-Finding Committee to examine the incident. UGC assures that culprits will not be spared and that stringent action will follow. Student safety is paramount," the official added.
According to police, three students of the college have been booked for ragging and voluntarily causing hurt, while a professor has been booked for sexually harassing the 19-year-old woman who died at Ludhiana hospital on December 26, 2025.
