A first-year student of the Sri Jayawardanapura University is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital’s ICU after a ragging incident by a group of senior students on March 5.

The victim, Pasindu Hirushan (20) is suffering from brain injuries and internal bleeding, hospital sources confirmed.

Senior students had dropped a huge tyre towards a group of first-year students from upstairs during a welcome party that had been organized for the newcomers on that day.

All students are from the Management Faculty. National Hospital Police and the University Grants Commission have commenced separate investigations into the incident.