ABVP seeks probe into Kannur BDS student's death amid abuse claims
ABVP seeks probe into Kannur BDS student's death amid abuse claims
ABVP files a complaint to Union Minister and NMC, urging a transparent probe into Nithin Raj's death at Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur amid caste-based abuse allegations.
ABVP has submitted a formal plaint to Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey and the National Medical Commission, urging a transparent probe into the death of Nithin Raj, a first-year BDS student at Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur. Officials say Nithin Raj, a resident of Thiruvananthapuram, died on Friday after falling from a college building in what is being treated as a suspected suicide. The family has alleged caste-based and racial abuse from fellow students, along with harassment from teachers, and demands accountability.
Protests erupted as students from KSU and MSF gathered at the Anjarakandy dental college, calling for strict action against the college management and the teachers charged with intimidation. The demonstrations reflected broader concerns about campus safety and caste bias in educational institutions across the state.
ABVP's complaint comes as the case attracts attention from medical education bodies and government officials who have promised a fair inquiry. While investigators have yet to release findings, advocates say a thorough, transparent probe is essential to restore trust among students and families.
With the local community watching closely, many are urging reforms to address caste-based harassment in campuses and ensure mental health support for students. The incident has reignited debates about campus climate and the protection of vulnerable students in Kerala's higher-education institutions.
