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Crime
LPU Campus Turns to Ashes After Night‑time Rumor‑Driven Vandalism in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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Late‑night rumors on mobile phones sparked a wave of vandalism that culminated in arson at LPU campus, causing extensive damage and a traffic jam on the Jalandhar‑Fagwara highway.
Late‑night rumors spread through mobile messages ignited a wave of unrest that culminated in arson at the Punjab Agricultural University (LPU) campus in Jalandhar. The incident unfolded over a 24‑hour period, with the first signs of trouble appearing after midnight.
By dawn, traffic on the Jalandhar‑Fagwara highway had come to a standstill as commuters were diverted around the campus, which had already suffered vandalism. The highway jam was a direct consequence of the campus chaos.
In the afternoon, a group of individuals set fire to several buildings within the LPU premises. The blaze caused extensive damage to academic facilities and disrupted university operations. Firefighters and police were dispatched promptly, but the fire had already consumed large portions of the campus.
Police have launched an investigation into the arson and are seeking witnesses who saw the suspects. Authorities have urged calm and assured that charges will be filed against those responsible.
By dawn, traffic on the Jalandhar‑Fagwara highway had come to a standstill as commuters were diverted around the campus, which had already suffered vandalism. The highway jam was a direct consequence of the campus chaos.
In the afternoon, a group of individuals set fire to several buildings within the LPU premises. The blaze caused extensive damage to academic facilities and disrupted university operations. Firefighters and police were dispatched promptly, but the fire had already consumed large portions of the campus.
Police have launched an investigation into the arson and are seeking witnesses who saw the suspects. Authorities have urged calm and assured that charges will be filed against those responsible.