Students Deny 'Rape' In Video Released By Punjab's Lovely Professional University, Then Call It Scripted
The controversy began after students at LPU vandalised parts of the campus and set fire to sections of the building, following a protest over unverified claims that a female student had been sexually assaulted and had later died by suicide.
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab's Phagwara went on a rampage, damaging property and blocking a national highway, over claims that a female student had been raped and later died by suicide. The university management denied the allegations, calling them "rumours".
The protest turned violent, with students clashing with police, hurling stones, and setting vehicles on fire. Police resorted to a lathi charge and an FIR was registered based on the students' statement. A special investigation team was formed to probe the matter.
According to NDTV, the controversy began after students vandalised parts of the campus and set fire to sections of the building. A video released by the university showed students denying the rape claim, but then calling it scripted.
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