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Ragging may soon take a beating BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, FEB 17 – A Bill seeking to prohibit ragging in educational institutions was introduced in the Goa Assembly today. Moving the Bill - Goa Prohibition of Ragging Bill, 2006, Jitendra Deshprabhu, Pernem MLA said that a legislation is required to tackle the growing menace which many a time is not reported to the police. Some students are unfortunately physically manhandled and undergo psychological torture to the extent that they discontinue their studies or even end their life, he said. He said there is a strong demand that the government take immediate steps to prohibit such practices of ragging by enacting a law. The Bill seeks to provide deterrent punishment which may extend to 2 years imprisonment and a fine extending to Rs 10,000. It also seeks dismissal of convicted students from the institution. Education Minister Luizinho Faleiro, responding to it, said that he is opposed to it as the Bill is not in conformity with the Supreme Court guidelines. -- "Dev Borem Korum". Gabe Menezes. London, England
