Hyderabad, Feb. 10 -- Thirty-eight medical students have been suspended by the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in the Gadag district of Karnataka after Instagram reels surfaced on social media platforms and attracted negative comments.

The suspension order was issued by the institute director on Saturday, February 10.

According to local reports, Instagram reels from a few medical students dancing to the tunes of Kannada and Hindi music became viral, instantly attracting negativity and questions about their 'work ethics'.

The 38 students were called by GIMS director Dr Basavaraja Bommanahalli asking for an explanation. They said that the reels were made as part of the celebration for some students who were set to graduat...