‘I don’t feel safe’: LPU students leave campus after unrest

Violence erupted at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara after unverified reports claimed an outsider sexually assaulted a student. The university denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and "fabricated". Police registered a rape case against an unknown person and formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate.

Protesters demanded justice for the alleged victim and action against those found responsible, while also requesting increased security in girls' hostels and holding university officials accountable for any negligence. With the university suspending classes for 10 days, students began leaving the campus, expressing concerns about safety and the presence of outsiders.

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