Violent protests erupt at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara over unverified rape allegations

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Where: National Highway-44resolved to block31.253, 75.703
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-27 · last update 2026-10-02
Sourcing: 136 reports136 reports across 40 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

Students at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, staged violent protests beginning late September 27, 2026, following unverified social media reports of an alleged rape on campus. The demonstrations escalated into vandalism, arson, stone-pelting, clashes with police, and blockades of National Highway-44. University administration denied the allegations, describing them as rumors and fabricated claims. Police registered an FIR against unknown persons and formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate, though no evidence substantiating the incident was found and no formal complaint had been received initially. The university suspended classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav warned that those involved in vandalism would face strict action, stating police used minimum force. The Punjab State Women Commission took suo motu cognisance of the protest incidents. Students were subsequently allowed to return home as the situation came under control.

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2026-10-02member countour measurement135 → 136reports joined

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tribuneindia.com
- Juvenile who climbed MiG-23 among 9 held in LPU arson case; 2 nabbed for Rajpura university unrest - The Tribune2026-10-02
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- 'LPU targeted after owner joined BJP': Ex-Punjab CM Channi alleges political motive behind unrest2026-09-29
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- LPU Pro Chancellor urges students to verify social media claims after campus incident2026-09-29
hindustantimes.com
- Lovely Professional University protest: HC seeks status report from Punjab govt | Hindustan Times2026-09-30
rediff.com
- Seven students among nine held in LPU campus violence case2026-10-02
newindianexpress.com
- Nine youths, including juvenile arrested by the Punjab Police in LPU violence, vandalism case2026-10-02
prokerala.com
- Punjab govt responsible for violence in Lovely Professional University, says BJP2026-09-28
deccanchronicle.com
- Punjab: LPU Students Block Roads Amid Protest Over Claims of Rape2026-09-27
aninews.in
- LPU campus violence: Punjab Police arrest nine, name 20 accused after viral message triggers unrest2026-10-02
newsx.com
- LPU Erupts in Protest! Viral Rape-Suicide Claim Leaves Students Furious, Campus Sees Vandalism and Fire2026-09-27
business-standard.com
- LPU protest: SIT formed, classes suspended for 10 days; what we know so far2026-09-28
rozanaspokesman.com
- LPU Violence: University Suspends Classes for 10 Days, Postpones Mid-Term Exams as Students Leave Campus2026-09-28
oneindia.com
- LPU Protests Turn Violent In Punjab: What Happened And What We Know So Far2026-09-28
indiablooms.com
- LPU protest turns violent: Students vandalise campus over unverified rape, suicide claims | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management2026-09-27
ianslive.in
- Unrest in another private university of Punjab over2026-09-27
dailypioneer.com
- Nine arrested over LPU violence, police name 20 accused2026-10-02
pragativadi.com
- ’Women Shouldn’t Have to Fight for Safety in 2026′: CJP’s Dipke Flags Hostage & Safety Concerns at LPU2026-09-28
livemint.com
- LPU Violence: Founder Ashok Mittal on viral rape rumour, violence and ‘larger conspiracy’ to malign Punjab | Interview2026-10-01
siasat.com
- Lovely Professional University says campus safe, blames outsiders2026-09-28
gulfnews.com
- LPU alleged rape: Police say no evidence yet as university denies claim2026-09-27

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