Two Palghar Medical College Staffers Suspended After Student Forced to Perform Namaz

A female student at a private medical college hostel in Maharashtra's Palghar district was allegedly forced to perform namaz during a ragging incident on Sunday night. The incident has led to police action and the suspension of two college staffers, including a hostel warden and a teacher.

The incident took place at the hostel of a private medical college located in Posheri village, which is situated in the Wada taluka of Palghar district. Following the allegations made by the female student, the college administration took immediate disciplinary action by suspending the hostel warden and the teacher from their positions.

The alleged forced performance of namaz during the ragging incident triggered widespread tension across the college campus. In the aftermath of the event, various right-wing groups gathered to protest against the college administration and the incident.

To control the situation and ensure safety, police forces were deployed to the campus. The deployment was aimed at preventing any further disturbance or escalation of tension among the students and protestors.

Following the initial reports, the police officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Monday night. According to reports, the registration of the FIR was based on early findings from the initial police inquiry into the Sunday night incident.

The news agency PTI reported on the developments, confirming the suspension of the two college staffers and the subsequent police deployment at the Posheri village campus. Reports on the incident and the subsequent suspension of the college staff members were updated on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. No further details regarding the identity of the student or the suspended staffers have been released at this time. The local police are currently monitoring the situation to maintain law and order on the campus.