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Protests and investigations at Lovely Professional Univ

Overview

Following an alleged rape incident at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered a police investigation and the formation of a Special Investigating Team. The incident led to violent student protests and a 10-day closure of the university, though LPU management has rejected the allegations as “fabricated”. In the aftermath, Congress leaders Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging police failures and a deteriorating law and order situation.

Investigations into the unrest, which involved arson, looting, and the destruction of property, have intensified. Police have registered four separate FIRs involving charges such as vandalism, arson of police vehicles, and obstructing traffic. As of early October, nine individuals have been arrested, including seven students and two outsiders, while 20 others have been named in legal filings. Three suspects—James Dahiya, Gagan, and Kamal—were placed on a three-day police remand by a local court. Additionally, a minor student from Himachal Pradesh was arrested after CCTV footage showed him climbing a MiG-23UM fighter jet on campus.

While the unrest was reportedly triggered by viral social media claims regarding the sexual harassment of a female student, a video has since surfaced in which the alleged victim stated she was safe and that no such incident had occurred, though she noted the protests caused her “significant distress”. Authorities continue to investigate the role of social media in spreading the rumors that incited the demonstrations.

Entities

Lovely Professional University · Gaurav Yadav · Ashok Mittal · Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 · Punjab Police

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Lovely Professional University violence leads to multiple arrests in Punjab

    Punjab police have arrested nine people following violence and vandalism at Lovely Professional University. The unrest, sparked by social media rumors, led to multiple FIRs and investigations into arson.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Congress leaders criticize Punjab government over LPU incident

    Congress leaders Channi and Randhawa have accused the Punjab government of failing to maintain law and order following unrest and allegations of misconduct at Lovely Professional University.

  3. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Lovely Professional University unrest leads to violence and arrests in Punjab

    Violence and vandalism at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, sparked by unverified sexual assault rumors, have led to highway blockades, arrests, and a High Court inquiry.

  4. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses LPU protests and sacrilege law amendments

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has ordered investigations into alleged rape protests at LPU and met with a committee to discuss strengthening sacrilege laws via the Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act.

Sources

aajsamaaj.com · aajtak.com · bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · desitalkchicago.com · hindikhabar.com · latestly.com · millenniumpost.in · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · orissapost.com · punjabkesari.com · reddot.my · rozanaspokesman.com · samacharnama.com · socialnews.xyz · southasiandaily.com · thecsrjournal.in · timesnownews.com · tv9hindi.com · yespunjab.com

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