27 hours, 140 km apart: Two Punjab universities, two protests, striking similarities
Two private universities in Punjab experienced student protests within a mere 27 hours of each other, both sparked by unverified claims related to female students and hostel incidents. The protests quickly became violent, leading to clashes, arson, and property damage. Both universities subsequently suspended operations, with students leaving in large numbers.
The Punjab Police is now investigating the potential similarities between the two events, particularly the role of unverified messages and rumors in igniting the protests.
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