A first-year student of a polytechnic college in north Calcutta has lodged a complaint with the UGC’s anti-ragging helpline alleging harassment by senior students. ADVERTISEMENTThe first-year student of North Calcutta Polytechnic College pursuing a diploma in electrical engineering wrote to the UGC that he had been “continuously bullied and verbally harassed” by the department’s senior students. The UGC communication to the college stated: “The victim has been continuously bullied and verbally harassed by senior students (second-year and third-year). Police sources stated that an anonymous call was made to the UGC helpline, based on which the college has filed the FIR. After the complaint emerged, the welcome for the first-year civil department students was called off.

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2026 01:50 UTC