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Rajpura University to Identify ‘Anti‑Social’ Elements After Ghost Rumor Sparks Hostel Chaos
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:31 AM
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A rumor of a ghost in a private university’s hostel in Rajpura caused a disturbance on Friday night, prompting the administration to launch an inquiry and install CCTV to pinpoint the culprits.
Late on Friday night, a rumor that a ghost was haunting a hostel at a private university in Rajpura, Punjab, triggered panic among students and staff, leading to a brief but noticeable disturbance on the campus grounds. Witnesses reported loud noises and groups of students gathering in the hostel corridor, fearing a supernatural presence.
University officials responded swiftly, announcing an internal probe to identify any individuals responsible for spreading the false alarm. The administration also confirmed that additional CCTV cameras will be installed in and around the hostel premises to aid the investigation and deter future misconduct.
No injuries were reported, and the disturbance subsided after the university’s security team restored order. While the rumor remains unverified, the incident underscores the need for robust campus security measures and prompt communication to prevent misinformation from escalating.
The university’s spokesperson emphasized that the institution is committed to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for learning, and that any form of anti‑social behavior will be dealt with according to university policies.
University officials responded swiftly, announcing an internal probe to identify any individuals responsible for spreading the false alarm. The administration also confirmed that additional CCTV cameras will be installed in and around the hostel premises to aid the investigation and deter future misconduct.
No injuries were reported, and the disturbance subsided after the university’s security team restored order. While the rumor remains unverified, the incident underscores the need for robust campus security measures and prompt communication to prevent misinformation from escalating.
The university’s spokesperson emphasized that the institution is committed to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for learning, and that any form of anti‑social behavior will be dealt with according to university policies.