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Why is LPU facing protests? Alleged sexual assault sparks violence, brings past student deaths into focus
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- Sep 27, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC
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Private university students protest, block highway over unverified rape rumors; police say no crime confirmed and assess damages.
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, engaged in violent protests, vandalising property and clashing with police over unverified claims of a female student being raped on campus. The unrest led to the suspension of classes and postponement of exams, while police registered a rape case…
The students are agitated over the fact that the alleged rape of the student took place three days ago, but LPU authorities did not take any action.