Rape 'rumours', a suicide and loot: What happened at LPU - explained in 10 pts
Violent protests erupted at Lovely Professional University after claims of a female student's alleged rape on campus. The unrest was compounded by the suicide of another student, prompting students to voice safety concerns. Police are investigating these events while denying allegations and claiming that initial reports are unfounded. Internet services were shut down temporarily to manage the…
Students at Punjab’s Lovely Professional University have expressed skepticism about an alleged rape incident that sparked violent protests, later alleging the events were scripted. The university has since suspended classes and postponed mid-term exams amid the unrest. Punjab Congress working president Raj Kumar Verka has accused both the central and state governments of inciting the protests. However, police confirm an investigation is ongoing, and no confirmation of the incident has been made yet.
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- Students say ‘no rape incident happened’ in LPU video, then allege it was scripted timesofindia.indiatimes.com
