Bhubaneswar, Feb. 28 -- Serious allegations of ragging emerged from a government school hostel in the Khunta area of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Reports indicate that several junior students were subjected to physical punishment and humiliation by their seniors.

The incident, which was partially captured on video, raised significant concerns regarding student safety and the lack of administrative oversight at the state-run facility.

According to the allegations, a Class 9 student forced three Class 7 students to kneel for an extended period in front of other hostel boarders. The ordeal reportedly began during play hours, as the junior students were allegedly targeted for playing behind the hostel building.

A video clip of the inciden...