Mandla Hostel Incident: Belt Beating of Students Over Theft Allegations

On a recent day, an altercation broke out at the Patasihora hostel in Mandla when senior students accused juniors of stealing items and struck them with belts, setting their hands ablaze. The hostel authorities reacted swiftly by suspending the superintendent and launching a disciplinary inquiry. Following the investigation, eight students were expelled for their involvement in the assault. The incident has sparked discussions about safety protocols and student conduct in educational hostels across Madhya Pradesh.