India, Aug. 2 -- A first-year MBBS student of B.J. Medical College (BJMC) has been missing for 14 days, with his family alleging that he left the hostel after facing ragging by classmates. The college has denied the charge, saying its inquiry found no evidence of ragging or harassment.

Tanmay Vange, from Peth Vadgaon in Kolhapur district, was last seen on July 18 when he left the hostel, saying he was visiting relatives. CCTV footage later showed him boarding a Solapur-bound train from Pune railway station.

His phone was switched off after the train crossed Loni Kalbhor, though police detected brief internet activity on July 21 and July 23. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Tanmay's father, Ajaykumar Vange, claimed his son had earlier co...