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Crime
Students Vandalise Punjab University Over Alleged Gangrape, Police Deny Claims
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:37 AM
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Students at a university in Punjab vandalised campus property after alleging that a woman had been gangraped. Police have denied the gangrape allegation and said the protest was based on unverified claims.
Reports indicate that a group of students entered the university premises and damaged furniture, windows and other infrastructure. They said their action was in response to an allegation that a woman had been gangraped on or near the campus.
Police officials stated that no complaint of gangrape has been registered and that the allegation is unfounded. They added that the vandalism is being investigated and those responsible will be dealt with according to law.
University authorities have appealed for calm and asked students to refrain from violence. They said they are coordinating with police to restore normalcy and assess the damage caused.
Police officials stated that no complaint of gangrape has been registered and that the allegation is unfounded. They added that the vandalism is being investigated and those responsible will be dealt with according to law.
University authorities have appealed for calm and asked students to refrain from violence. They said they are coordinating with police to restore normalcy and assess the damage caused.