LPU Phagwara Protest: Video Shows Students Vandalise Campus, Set Property On Fire Over Viral Rape Rumour
A tense situation unfolded at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, on Saturday night, September 26, after an unverified message alleging that a female student had been raped spread across several WhatsApp groups and social media platforms. The reports triggered protests on the university campus, with a large number of students gathering and raising slogans. According to…
On Saturday night, September 26, a tense situation erupted at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab following an unverified message alleging a female student had been raped. The rumor led to protests on campus and spreading to the nearby highway, resulting in vandalism and a set fire. Despite the chaos, police report no rape complaint has been filed and their preliminary investigation finds no evidence to support the claim.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- LPU students protest, block highway, set objects on fire over unverified rape report timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Punjab University Students Vandalise Campus, Block Highway Over 'Rape' Rumour ndtv.com
- Violent protests at LPU over unverified rape report; Phagwara-Jalandhar highway blocked indianexpress.com
