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Crime
LPU unrest escalates: Alleged assault triggers violence, arson and investigations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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A social media post alleging a molestation at Lovely Professional University sparked a chain of violent clashes, property damage and arson, prompting police to launch a criminal probe.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, became the centre of a volatile episode after a social media post claimed a sexual assault on campus. The allegation quickly ignited protests among students, which soon turned violent, with reports of stone‑throwing, window smashing and several structures set ablaze.
Local police arrived on the scene to contain the unrest and filed FIRs against multiple individuals for rioting, vandalism and arson. Video footage of a female student named Ramya, circulating online, appears to show her involvement in the chaotic aftermath, adding another layer to the investigation.
Authorities have detained several suspects and are reviewing the original molestation claim to determine its authenticity. The university administration has called for calm, suspended classes for the day and pledged cooperation with the investigation.
The incident underscores growing concerns over campus safety and the rapid spread of unverified allegations on social platforms, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and faster response mechanisms.
Local police arrived on the scene to contain the unrest and filed FIRs against multiple individuals for rioting, vandalism and arson. Video footage of a female student named Ramya, circulating online, appears to show her involvement in the chaotic aftermath, adding another layer to the investigation.
Authorities have detained several suspects and are reviewing the original molestation claim to determine its authenticity. The university administration has called for calm, suspended classes for the day and pledged cooperation with the investigation.
The incident underscores growing concerns over campus safety and the rapid spread of unverified allegations on social platforms, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and faster response mechanisms.