Violent Student Protests Erupt at Two Punjab Universities Over Chitkara-LPU Dispute

Within a span of 48 hours, students at two Punjab universities took to the streets in protest after a dispute involving Chitkara University and Lovely Professional University. The demonstrations, which began as a call for a resolution to the disagreement, quickly escalated into violent clashes. Students from both institutions reportedly engaged in confrontations with campus security and damaged property. Authorities have urged calm and are conducting investigations into the causes and extent of the unrest. The incident underscores the growing tensions surrounding academic policies and student rights in the region.