A day after they were arrested on charges of ragging, 18 students of a medical college in Mumbai were on Monday expelled from the hostel.
"We have expelled the 18 students (accused of ragging) from the college hostel. But they will continue their studies," said Sanjay Oak, dean of Seth G S medical college and KEM hospital at Parel.
"The step was taken after a meeting with civic body officials. We have also reported to the police about this decision," he added.
Earlier today, the students were produced before the Bhoiwada metropolitan magistrate, who released them on bail on a bond of Rs 5,000 each.
The students, who were being trained in occupational and physiotherapy courses, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly ragging 10 first year students on New Year's eve.
The students, in the age group between 18 and 25 years, have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act.
They were arrested following an FIR lodged by the hospital after the anti-ragging committee of the college conducted a probe into the allegation.
