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No Batons, Pellet Guns Used on LPU Students, Says AAP's Baltej Pannu Amid Unrest
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News18•28-09-2026, 22:30
No Batons, Pellet Guns Used on LPU Students, Says AAP's Baltej Pannu Amid Unrest
- •Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab media in-charge Baltej Singh Pannu stated that Punjab Police did not use batons or pellet guns against students during the unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU).
- •Pannu emphasized the government's priority is student safety, especially given Punjab's status as an education hub attracting students from across India and other countries.
- •Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann directed DGP Gaurav Yadav to visit LPU and assess the situation, with senior police officers engaging students to de-escalate.
- •A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the incidents at LPU and Chitkara University, with findings to be shared publicly.
- •Pannu accused opposition leaders of politicizing the sensitive student-involved matter, stating they were more interested in creating controversy than resolving the situation peacefully.
Key Questions Answered
According to AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Singh Pannu, Punjab Police did not use excessive force, batons, or pellet guns against students during the protests.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann directed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to personally visit Lovely Professional University and assess the ongoing situation.
The Punjab government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the allegations, establish facts, and determine responsibility for any vandalism or property damage according to the law.
