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 protested over unverified claims that a female student had been sexually assaulted and had later died by suicide. The protest turned violent, with students vandalising parts of the campus, setting fire to sections of the building, and blocking a national highway.
The university management denied the allegations, calling them "rumours", while police said a special investigation team would be formed to probe the matter. An FIR has been registered based on the students' statement, and the investigation will include forensic analysis, CCTV analysis, and phone analysis.
Videos on social media showed students damaging vehicles and property, and setting objects on fire. Some protesters stormed the university malls and damaged ATM machines. According to NDTV and NDTV - India News, the controversy began with the vandalism and fire after the protest.
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