At least a dozen of medical students were injured as Nepali and Indian students staying in a boys hostel of Nepalgunj Medical College clashed with each other on Monday, reports said.

According to reports on Tuesday, the quarrel between them concerning food in the hostel turned into a violent scuffle.

Seven students (mostly Nepali) were injured severely, reports said. They are undergoing treatment in Kohalpur Medical College, Nepalgunj.