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LPU Campus Becomes Fortress Amid Protests, Students Sent Home for 10-Day Break
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News18•28-09-2026, 17:45
LPU Campus Becomes Fortress Amid Protests, Students Sent Home for 10-Day Break
- •Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab has heightened security following student protests and tensions on campus.
- •A large number of students have been sent on a 10-day break, while police deployment has increased due to past incidents of violence.
- •Internet access on campus has reportedly been suspended to prevent the spread of unverified information and rumors.
- •The university denies social media claims of a rape incident, stating they are false.
- •LPU warns of legal action against individuals attempting to exploit the situation and create disorder.
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Lovely Professional University in Punjab suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28, 2026, and postponed mid-term examinations following violent protests on campus.
The protests erupted over an alleged rape case, although university administration stated that the claims circulating on social media regarding the incident were entirely false.
Security arrangements were heavily strengthened with a large deployment of police personnel, and internet access on the campus was suspended to prevent the spread of unverified information and rumors.
