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LPU Campus Erupts Over Rape Rumor: Thousands of Students Protest, Chandigarh-Amritsar Highway Blocked
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News18•27-09-2026, 16:15
LPU Campus Erupts Over Rape Rumor: Thousands of Students Protest, Chandigarh-Amritsar Highway Blocked
- •Thousands of students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara protested after a social media message about an alleged rape went viral.
- •The protest began at 2 AM on Saturday night, escalating from the girls' hostel to widespread vandalism and a highway blockade.
- •Students vandalized parts of the campus, set fire to an area, and blocked the Chandigarh-Amritsar National Highway, causing traffic jams.
- •Police have registered an FIR for rape, and DIG Naveen Singla stated students would clear the highway upon receiving a copy.
- •LPU administration dismissed the rape allegations as baseless, urging students to disregard rumors and avoid protests.
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The protests at Lovely Professional University were sparked by a viral social media message alleging that a female student had been raped by an outsider. This unverified rumor quickly escalated into widespread demonstrations and campus vandalism.
Police registered an FIR in connection with the case and formed a 7-member SIT to investigate, while DIG Naveen Singla engaged with students. Meanwhile, the university administration dismissed the rape claims as baseless rumors spread by mischievous elements and urged students to stay safe in their rooms.
Protesting students staged a sit-in and blocked both the Chandigarh-Amritsar National Highway and the Ludhiana-Jalandhar route, causing major traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters.
