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Outbreak of violence at LPU following alleged rape case; classes suspended for 10 days, exams postponed
Punjab: Violence erupted on Sunday night at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara, Punjab. Students were enraged following allegations that a female student had been raped. They engaged in arson and vandalism within the campus; several vehicles were set ablaze, and university property was damaged. Due to the heightened tension, the administration decided to suspend classes for ten days starting September 28. Semester examinations have also been postponed.
What happened?
It is alleged that a plumber assaulted a female student in the university's Girls' Hostel No. 3 (GH-3). Students became furious when no immediate action was taken despite the hostel warden being informed of the incident. Following the allegations, students took to the streets; they staged a protest on National Highway 44, blocked traffic, and subsequently entered the campus to engage in vandalism. Four or five police vehicles were set on fire. Some police personnel sustained injuries during the scuffle, and the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
Administrative measures
Classes have been suspended for ten days.
Semester examinations have been postponed; new dates will be announced later.
Students have been permitted to return home; many left for their homes that very night.
Students remaining on campus have been urged to stay within the hostels and refrain from any violent activities.
Heavy police security has been deployed on the campus.
A case has been registered against an unidentified person regarding the alleged rape, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted. The university administration has appealed to students to remain calm and follow the instructions given. This incident is also being discussed on social media.
Punjab: Violence erupted on Sunday night at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara, Punjab. Students were enraged following allegations that a female student had been raped. They engaged in arson and vandalism within the campus; several vehicles were set ablaze, and university property was damaged. Due to the heightened tension, the administration decided to suspend classes for ten days starting September 28. Semester examinations have also been postponed.
What happened?
It is alleged that a plumber assaulted a female student in the university's Girls' Hostel No. 3 (GH-3). Students became furious when no immediate action was taken despite the hostel warden being informed of the incident. Following the allegations, students took to the streets; they staged a protest on National Highway 44, blocked traffic, and subsequently entered the campus to engage in vandalism. Four or five police vehicles were set on fire. Some police personnel sustained injuries during the scuffle, and the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
Administrative measures
Classes have been suspended for ten days.
Semester examinations have been postponed; new dates will be announced later.
Students have been permitted to return home; many left for their homes that very night.
Students remaining on campus have been urged to stay within the hostels and refrain from any violent activities.
Heavy police security has been deployed on the campus.
A case has been registered against an unidentified person regarding the alleged rape, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted. The university administration has appealed to students to remain calm and follow the instructions given. This incident is also being discussed on social media.
What happened?
It is alleged that a plumber assaulted a female student in the university's Girls' Hostel No. 3 (GH-3). Students became furious when no immediate action was taken despite the hostel warden being informed of the incident. Following the allegations, students took to the streets; they staged a protest on National Highway 44, blocked traffic, and subsequently entered the campus to engage in vandalism. Four or five police vehicles were set on fire. Some police personnel sustained injuries during the scuffle, and the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
Administrative measures
Classes have been suspended for ten days.
Semester examinations have been postponed; new dates will be announced later.
Students have been permitted to return home; many left for their homes that very night.
Students remaining on campus have been urged to stay within the hostels and refrain from any violent activities.
Heavy police security has been deployed on the campus.
A case has been registered against an unidentified person regarding the alleged rape, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted. The university administration has appealed to students to remain calm and follow the instructions given. This incident is also being discussed on social media.
