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LPU Rocked by Violence: Protests Erupt Over Sexual Assault Allegations, Highway Blocked
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:05
LPU Rocked by Violence: Protests Erupt Over Sexual Assault Allegations, Highway Blocked
- •Intense protests and violence erupted at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab following social media allegations of a female student's sexual assault.
- •The allegations led to student protests, vandalism, and a blockade of the Jalandhar–Phagwara stretch of NH-44.
- •Police intervened to manage the situation after the protests escalated.
- •LPU has officially denied the allegations, labeling the claims as false and misleading.
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The protests and unrest at Lovely Professional University were triggered by unverified social media allegations regarding the alleged sexual assault of a female student.
The Jalandhar–Phagwara stretch of National Highway 44 remained blocked for nearly 17 hours before being cleared and reopened by the police.
Police registered an FIR against an unidentified person, formed a 7-member SIT to investigate, and detained suspects following clashes. Meanwhile, LPU denied the allegations, suspended regular classes for 10 days, and postponed mid-term exams.
