Students, principal arrested for ragging in Andhra

Four students and principal of a college were arrested in West Godavari district in connection with a ragging incident in the institute, police said on Monday.

Four students and principal of a college were arrested in West Godavari district in connection with a ragging incident in the institute, police said on Monday.

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The four students allegedly harassed a junior student in the college at Nallajarla in the district, police said.

Following a complaint by the victim, the four students have been arrested. The principal was also arrested as he let off the accused with a warning and did not inform the police, police said.

Relevant section under the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Ragging Act have been slapped on the arrested persons, police added.