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LPU Violence: Investigation Reveals Alleged Planned Attacks, Shops Damaged
- •An investigation into the LPU violence has uncovered allegations of planned attacks.
- •The unrest resulted in damaged shops and significant financial losses for businesses.
- •Students at LPU have been left shaken by the violence.
- •CCTV footage reportedly shows individuals carrying iron rods and sickles during the incidents.
- •Local shopkeepers are assessing their losses as police work to identify those responsible for the violence.
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The violent protests at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara broke out amid unverified social media rumours and claims regarding an alleged sexual assault of a student. The unrest escalated into vandalism, clashes with police, arson, and a prolonged highway blockade on the nearby NH-44.
Kapurthala Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of the Kapurthala SSP to probe FIR No. 162 registered under the BNS. Additionally, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav and Special DGP Praveen Kumar Sinha visited the campus to assess the situation, while classes were suspended for 10 days.
CCTV footage and videos from the campus revealed individuals allegedly carrying iron rods, sickles, and knives during the unrest, raising concerns over security and possible outsider involvement. Students also reported seeing people with walkie-talkies and guns near the hostels, prompting technical and CCTV teams to assist the SIT investigation.
