<p>Amid widespread violence at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara, several videos on social media purportedly shows students entering shops inside the university’s Uni Mall, and looting food, gadgets and other items. These videos also capture them saying that these items are free.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Items being looted from Mall, LPU riots.<a href="https://t.co/YoPSywaTuu">pic.twitter.com/YoPSywaTuu</a></p>&mdash; R J (@rahuljaitley) <a href="https://x.com/rahuljaitley/status/2104383942069751855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In one video, a voice can be heard saying “free mein shopping, shopping done” as people move around inside a store. Another video showed a person pointing towards various items in the mall and saying it is free. “What do you need? Order now, will get everything for you in free,” he said. Videos circulating online also show damage to shops in the campus mall, an ATM kiosk and other university property. Some protesters were seen with their faces covered. Students barge into retail outlets, including an on-campus Flipkart hub and gadget stores. Protesters were filmed carrying away high-value devices, including laptops and shoe boxes. One particularly viral clip featured an individual proudly boasting, “Bhai, PS5 le aaye hain” (Brother, we have brought a PlayStation 5).</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Chaos at Lovely University Campus<br><br>A tense situation reportedly unfolded at Lovely Professional University (LPU) after a protest turned violent. Videos circulating online appear to show students damaging and looting items from a campus mall.<br><br>The incident reportedly followed… <a href="https://t.co/utQqVfvFCU">pic.twitter.com/utQqVfvFCU</a></p>&mdash; Suraj Meena (@surajmeenaz) <a href="https://x.com/surajmeenaz/status/2104175573413298594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Classes suspended, exam postponed</h2><p>"Regular classes will remain suspended for a period of 10 days with effect from 28th Sept. 2026 (Monday). Mid-Term Examinations are postponed until further notice. The revised examination schedule will be communicated separately via UMS," LPU said. "Students may, in consultation with their parents/guardians, travel to their hometowns during this 10-day period, if they wish to do so. Students who stay back are advised to stay inside their hostels/places of residence and avoid unnecessary movement or involvement in any unrest activities in the interest of their own safety," the university further stated. The administration also appealed to students to remain calm, follow official instructions and stay connected for further updates. Three police SUVs were also set ablaze by the mob.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Briefing about the security situation, ADGP Fayaz Farooqui said that over 2,000 personnel are currently deployed to ensure security on the campus throughout the night. "We will ensure security on the campus throughout the night... A force of over 2,000 personnel is currently deployed here. Law and order has been fully maintained and restored.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-social-elements-spreading-false-rumours-lpu-issues-statement-amid-massive-unrest-over-alleged-rape-1790487582874"> ‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape</a></p><h2>What the university said?</h2><p>In a statement, the university refuted the allegations as “false and fabricated news and rumours" spread by certain “anti-social elements." It called the allegations “compled attempttely false, baseless and fabricated rumours." It said that rumours are being spread to disturb the peaceful academic environment. The university also claimed that the rumours were “a deliberate and concerte to malign its reputation and tarnish its image. The latest statement was undersigned by LPU Registrar Dr Monica Gulati, who urged students and other stakeholders to exercise caution. Later the university also released a video of the students denying rape charges.They also claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken.</p>

Amid violent protests at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, viral videos purportedly show students entering Uni Mall shops and allegedly taking food, gadgets and other items. Clips show damaged stores and an ATM kiosk, while some students are heard describing the items as “free”

Amid widespread violence at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara, several videos on social media purportedly shows students entering shops inside the university’s Uni Mall, and looting food, gadgets and other items. These videos also capture them saying that these items are free.

<p>Amid violent protests at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, viral videos purportedly show students entering Uni Mall shops and allegedly taking food, gadgets and other items. Clips show damaged stores and an ATM kiosk, while some students are heard describing the items as “free”</p>

LPU students loot laptops, gadgets, pick food from university mall amid protests; videos surface

<p>As violence escalated at the Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU), the administration attempted to calm the situation by sharing a video of students claiming that no rape happened. Students went on rampage over rape allegations. However, after the video was released, the same students came forward to say they had been told what to say, and that their words were used without consent. LPU Registrar Dr Monika Gulati, in its official social media handles, released a video addressing students. The video featured three students who live in Room No. 504 of Girls' Hostel 3. They denied that any such incident had occurred there. Meanwhile, the university postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28.</p><h2>What the students said in LPU video?</h2><p>In the video, Gulati said, “I would like you to hear what the girls residing in room number 504 of GH3 told us.” LPU captioned the video as: “The false narrative ends here. No speculation. No hearsay. Hear the truth directly from the students who were there.” The first student said, "So, we are the residents of room number 504. Nothing of that sort happened in our room; we have been living here for the past two months. Please, police and students, do not bother us. Nothing like that happened in our room, and we are not involved in this at all." The second student added, “We have been extremely distressed today, and if we face further trouble, we will involve our parents. Please do not harass us.” The third said, “And the police should also stop coming to our room repeatedly; otherwise, we will call our parents.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The false narrative ends here. No speculation. No hearsay. Hear the truth directly from the students who were there.<br><br>This video is published with the express consent of the students featured. <a href="https://t.co/ffoXxL3sXL">pic.twitter.com/ffoXxL3sXL</a></p>&mdash; Lovely Professional University - LPU (@lpuuniversity) <a href="https://x.com/lpuuniversity/status/2104185993381499103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lpu-suspend-classes-postpones-exams-as-unrest-intensifies-over-rape-allegations-2-000-police-personnel-deployed-1790560426199">LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as unrest intensifies</a></p><h2>What the students said later?</h2><p>Another video emerged later in which these three students said they had been instructed on what to say, and that their statements had been used without their knowledge or consent. One student said, “[LPU administration] told us to record all this and say it for them. We were just instructed to say that students and others are bothering us. Half of our video was trimmed and posted on Instagram, about which we had no idea. Our consent was not taken. This was done without informing us, and now we are facing unnecessary abuse.” A second student added, "We have no involvement in this. A random room was picked and named. We have absolutely no role in this. Please leave us alone." AUTHENTICITY OF THIS VIDEO IS NOT KNOWN.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lpu-students-go-on-rampage-vandalise-campus-amid-rape-allegation-what-s-happening-1790475025258">LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening</a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LPU appears to be hiding something.<br><br>Here are the girls alleging that the administration misled them into recording a particular video, which was later clipped and presented selectively allegedly to strategically shape the narrative.😳🤷‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/8WO50P6vwF">https://t.co/8WO50P6vwF</a> <a href="https://t.co/UHCx83TseS">pic.twitter.com/UHCx83TseS</a></p>&mdash; Rajat Jain (@RajatJain) <a href="https://x.com/RajatJain/status/2104267605544771804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Why did the protest begin?</h2><p>The protest began on Saturday night near girl's hostel after it was reported that a student was allegedly raped by an employee. Initially massive crowd outside girl's hostel chanted slogans and wanted the university to take action. Soon it was revealed that the warden knew about the incident but did not take action. This triggered widespread protest and students turned violent. Viral videos on social media showed the protesting students going on rampage, and setting several parts on fire, while chanting “we want justice”. The protesters also blocked a stretch of the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway-44 and claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken. As violence intensified, Punjab Police registered an FIR against an unknown person on a complaint by the students, and formed a SIT to investigate the matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Amid violent protests at Punjab's Lovely Professional University over rape allegations, three students featured in an LPU video denying any incident in their hostel room later said they were instructed what to say and that the video was used without their consent.

As violence escalated at the Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU), the administration attempted to calm the situation by sharing a video of students claiming that no rape happened. Students went on rampage over rape allegations. However, after the video was released, the same students came forward to say they had been told what to say, and that their words were used without consent. LPU Registrar Dr Monika Gulati, in its official social media handles, released a video addressing students. The video featured three students who live in Room No. 504 of Girls' Hostel 3. They denied that any such incident had occurred there. Meanwhile, the university postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28. What the students said in LPU video? In the video, Gulati said, “I would like you to hear what the girls residing in room number 504 of GH3 told us.” LPU captioned the video as: “The false narrative ends here. No speculation. No hearsay. Hear the truth directly from the students who were there.” The first student said, "So, we are the residents of room number 504. Nothing of that sort happened in our room; we have been living here for the past two months. Please, police and students, do not bother us. Nothing like that happened in our room, and we are not involved in this at all." The second student added, “We have been extremely distressed today, and if we face further trouble, we will involve our parents. Please do not harass us.” The third said, “And the police should also stop coming to our room repeatedly; otherwise, we will call our parents.”

<p>Amid violent protests at Punjab's Lovely Professional University over rape allegations, three students featured in an LPU video denying any incident in their hostel room later said they were instructed what to say and that the video was used without their consent.</p>

'Our video was trimmed': LPU girls who featured in rape-denial video make U-turn

<p>Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28, amid widespread protest and rampage in its Phagwara campus due to an alleged rape case. Students went on a rampage destroying university property after it was reported that a student was allegedly raped by an employee and the university is trying to save the employee. Viral videos on social media showed the protesting students damaging the campus, and setting several parts on fire, while chanting “we want justice”. The protesters also blocked a stretch of the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway-44 and claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken. As violence intensified, Punjab Police registered an FIR against an unknown person on a complaint by the students, and formed a SIT to investigate the matter.</p><h2>Classes suspended, exam postponed</h2><p>"Regular classes will remain suspended for a period of 10 days with effect from 28th Sept. 2026 (Monday). Mid-Term Examinations are postponed until further notice. The revised examination schedule will be communicated separately via UMS," LPU said. "Students may, in consultation with their parents/guardians, travel to their hometowns during this 10-day period, if they wish to do so. Students who stay back are advised to stay inside their hostels/places of residence and avoid unnecessary movement or involvement in any unrest activities in the interest of their own safety," the university further stated. The administration also appealed to students to remain calm, follow official instructions and stay connected for further updates.Three police SUVs were also set ablaze by the mob.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lpu-students-go-on-rampage-vandalise-campus-amid-rape-allegation-what-s-happening-1790475025258">LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening</a></p><h2>2,000 personnel deployed</h2><p>Briefing about the security situation, ADGP Fayaz Farooqui said that over 2,000 personnel are currently deployed to ensure security on the campus throughout the night. "We will ensure security on the campus throughout the night... A force of over 2,000 personnel is currently deployed here. Law and order has been fully maintained and restored... The process is ongoing, and we are working to keep the situation under control. I cannot provide further details at this moment. To the families whose daughters are staying in the hostel here: please do not worry; everyone is safe... The atmosphere here is completely calm, and the university students are also cooperating with us in restoring peace...," ADGP Fayaz Farooqui said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-social-elements-spreading-false-rumours-lpu-issues-statement-amid-massive-unrest-over-alleged-rape-1790487582874"> ‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape</a></p><h2>What the university said?</h2><p>In a statement, the university refuted the allegations as “false and fabricated news and rumours" spread by certain “anti-social elements." It called the allegations “compled attempttely false, baseless and fabricated rumours." It said that rumours are being spread to disturb the peaceful academic environment. The university also claimed that the rumours were “a deliberate and concerte to malign its reputation and tarnish its image. The latest statement was undersigned by LPU Registrar Dr Monica Gulati, who urged students and other stakeholders to exercise caution. Later the university also released a video of the students denying rape charges.They also claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken.</p>

Lovely Professional University has suspended regular classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams amid violent protests over an alleged rape case. Students vandalised the Phagwara campus and blocked NH-44, while Punjab Police deployed 2,000 personnel and formed an SIT.

Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28, amid widespread protest and rampage in its Phagwara campus due to an alleged rape case. Students went on a rampage destroying university property after it was reported that a student was allegedly raped by an employee and the university is trying to save the employee. Viral videos on social media showed the protesting students damaging the campus, and setting several parts on fire, while chanting “we want justice”. The protesters also blocked a stretch of the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway-44 and claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken. As violence intensified, Punjab Police registered an FIR against an unknown person on a complaint by the students, and formed a SIT to investigate the matter. Classes suspended, exam postponed "Regular classes will remain suspended for a period of 10 days with effect from 28th Sept. 2026 (Monday). Mid-Term Examinations are postponed until further notice. The revised examination schedule will be communicated separately via UMS," LPU said. "Students may, in consultation with their parents/guardians, travel to their hometowns during this 10-day period, if they wish to do so. Students who stay back are advised to stay inside their hostels/places of residence and avoid unnecessary movement or involvement in any unrest activities in the interest of their own safety," the university further stated. The administration also appealed to students to remain calm, follow official instructions and stay connected for further updates.Three police SUVs were also set ablaze by the mob. Also Read: LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening 2,000 personnel deployed Briefing about the security situation, ADGP Fayaz Farooqui said that over 2,000 personnel are currently deployed to ensure security on the campus throughout the night. "We will ensure security on the campus throughout the night... A force of over 2,000 personnel is currently deployed here. Law and order has been fully maintained and restored... The process is ongoing, and we are working to keep the situation under control. I cannot provide further details at this moment. To the families whose daughters are staying in the hostel here: please do not worry; everyone is safe... The atmosphere here is completely calm, and the university students are also cooperating with us in restoring peace...," ADGP Fayaz Farooqui said. Also Read: ‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape What the university said? In a statement, the university refuted the allegations as “false and fabricated news and rumours" spread by certain “anti-social elements." It called the allegations “compled attempttely false, baseless and fabricated rumours." It said that rumours are being spread to disturb the peaceful academic environment. The university also claimed that the rumours were “a deliberate and concerte to malign its reputation and tarnish its image. The latest statement was undersigned by LPU Registrar Dr Monica Gulati, who urged students and other stakeholders to exercise caution. Later the university also released a video of the students denying rape charges.They also claimed that the hostel warden was informed about the incident, but no action was taken.

<p>Lovely Professional University has suspended regular classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams amid violent protests over an alleged rape case. Students vandalised the Phagwara campus and blocked NH-44, while Punjab Police deployed 2,000 personnel and formed an SIT.</p>

LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as violence escalates over rape claims: What's happening

<p>Lovely Professional University (LPU) has issued a statement on Sunday (Sep 27) following massive protests and a rampage at its Phagwara campus since Saturday night. The university has strongly refuted what it called “false and fabricated news and rumours" being circulated on social media and said that certain “anti-social elements" were spreading “completely false, baseless and fabricated rumours." It said that rumours are being spread to disturb the peaceful academic environment. The university also claimed that the rumours were “a deliberate and concerted attempt" to malign its reputation and tarnish its image.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The University categorically clarifies that there is no truth in the rumours presently being circulated," LPU said, urging students, parents and members of the public not to believe, circulate or amplify the claims. It also asked them to rely only on information communicated through the university’s official channels. “The manner in which such false and misleading information is being systematically circulated appears to be a deliberate and concerted attempt to malign the reputation of the University and tarnish its image,” the university said. The latest statement was undersigned by LPU Registrar Dr Monica Gulati, who urged students and other stakeholders to exercise caution.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lpu-students-go-on-rampage-vandalise-campus-amid-rape-allegation-what-s-happening-1790475025258">LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest</a></p><h2>What exactly triggered the protest and unrest?</h2><p>Several students gathered late on Saturday night (Sep 26), outside girl's hostel after message on social media platform claimed that a female student had been sexually assaulted on campus. Initially, students demanded action but soon the situation turned violent as reports emerged that the university administration had sent the alleged victim home and is reportedly trying to protect the accused. A viral claim on Reddit alleged that an electrician groped a student in GH3 hostel, while another social media post claimed that the administration is trying to protect the employee and hence, it spread news of rape “by an outsider.” &nbsp;These viral claims ignited the situation and students went on a rampage. University property was demolished with several videos showing smashed window panes, broken benches and flower pots, and fire at some parts of the building.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uproar-in-j-k-assembly-as-bjp-protests-over-public-issues-on-first-day-of-autumn-session-1789981014035">Uproar in J&amp;K Assembly as BJP protests over public issues on first day of Autumn Session</a></p><h2>What has police said?</h2><p>According to Naveen Singla, DIG Jalandhar Range, the students are demanding action against an alleged rape case. He said that the students blocked the national highway. He also added that registration of an FIR has been initiated and students will be given a copy of it soon. A meeting has also been scheduled between the students and the university administration. He clarified that the FIR will mention G3 hostel but the name of the victim is not known and they will investigate to find out the same.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The primary demand was that three days ago a girl from the G3 hostel was raped, and no action had been taken regarding this until now. We have received their statement. We have initiated the registration of an FIR, and they will receive a copy shortly. They have other demands as well, and a meeting regarding these has been scheduled for 12:00 PM with the LPU management. Technically, the investigation will involve forensic analysis, CCTV footage review, and phone data analysis. Furthermore, the investigation will be conducted in consultation with student representatives. The complaint currently states only that a girl residing in the G3 hostel was raped, so the FIR is being registered against an unknown person for now, though the G3 hostel is mentioned in the details. The girl is a resident of the G3 hostel, but her name is not yet clear; that is part of the investigation. We will examine CCTV footage and other evidence,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

Lovely Professional University has denied what it called “false and fabricated” rumours circulating on social media amid protests and vandalism at its Phagwara campus. Police said students are demanding action over an alleged rape and have initiated an FIR against an unknown person.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has issued a statement on Sunday (Sep 27) following massive protests and a rampage at its Phagwara campus since Saturday night. The university has strongly refuted what it called “false and fabricated news and rumours" being circulated on social media and said that certain “anti-social elements" were spreading “completely false, baseless and fabricated rumours." It said that rumours are being spread to disturb the peaceful academic environment. The university also claimed that the rumours were “a deliberate and concerted attempt" to malign its reputation and tarnish its image. “The University categorically clarifies that there is no truth in the rumours presently being circulated," LPU said, urging students, parents and members of the public not to believe, circulate or amplify the claims. It also asked them to rely only on information communicated through the university’s official channels. “The manner in which such false and misleading information is being systematically circulated appears to be a deliberate and concerted attempt to malign the reputation of the University and tarnish its image,” the university said. The latest statement was undersigned by LPU Registrar Dr Monica Gulati, who urged students and other stakeholders to exercise caution. Also Read: LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest What exactly triggered the protest and unrest? Several students gathered late on Saturday night (Sep 26), outside girl's hostel after message on social media platform claimed that a female student had been sexually assaulted on campus. Initially, students demanded action but soon the situation turned violent as reports emerged that the university administration had sent the alleged victim home and is reportedly trying to protect the accused. A viral claim on Reddit alleged that an electrician groped a student in GH3 hostel, while another social media post claimed that the administration is trying to protect the employee and hence, it spread news of rape “by an outsider.” These viral claims ignited the situation and students went on a rampage. University property was demolished with several videos showing smashed window panes, broken benches and flower pots, and fire at some parts of the building. Also Read: Uproar in J&K Assembly as BJP protests over public issues on first day of Autumn Session What has police said? According to Naveen Singla, DIG Jalandhar Range, the students are demanding action against an alleged rape case. He said that the students blocked the national highway. He also added that registration of an FIR has been initiated and students will be given a copy of it soon. A meeting has also been scheduled between the students and the university administration. He clarified that the FIR will mention G3 hostel but the name of the victim is not known and they will investigate to find out the same. “The primary demand was that three days ago a girl from the G3 hostel was raped, and no action had been taken regarding this until now. We have received their statement. We have initiated the registration of an FIR, and they will receive a copy shortly. They have other demands as well, and a meeting regarding these has been scheduled for 12:00 PM with the LPU management. Technically, the investigation will involve forensic analysis, CCTV footage review, and phone data analysis. Furthermore, the investigation will be conducted in consultation with student representatives. The complaint currently states only that a girl residing in the G3 hostel was raped, so the FIR is being registered against an unknown person for now, though the G3 hostel is mentioned in the details. The girl is a resident of the G3 hostel, but her name is not yet clear; that is part of the investigation. We will examine CCTV footage and other evidence,” he said.

<p>Lovely Professional University has denied what it called “false and fabricated” rumours circulating on social media amid protests and vandalism at its Phagwara campus. Police said students are demanding action over an alleged rape and have initiated an FIR against an unknown person.</p>

‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape

<p>Massive unrest was reported from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara on Sunday after a social media message alleged rape of a female student. The unrest began around 2 a.m. (late on Saturday night) near the girls' hostel. As protest intensified, protesting students went on a rampage, smashing window panes, pelting bricks and flower pots, and setting parts of buildings inside the campus on fire. Several videos on social media show angry students going on a rampage with one video even showing that university gate vandalised. The students went on to block the National Highway between Phagwara and Jalandhar. As the situation turned tense, heavy security was deployed by the Kapurthala Police. The protesting students also blocked the Chandigarh–Amritsar National Highway, disrupting traffic in the area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/du-students-protest-after-alleged-rape-in-delhi-s-aastha-kunj-1790355902286">DU students protest after alleged rape in Delhi's Aastha Kunj</a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="lt" dir="ltr">LPU : ANOTHER IMPORTANT VIDEO 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/b9l1vlshoJ">https://t.co/b9l1vlshoJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/QpMtTMhBGU">pic.twitter.com/QpMtTMhBGU</a></p>&mdash; CA Anurag (@CAAnurag_) <a href="https://x.com/CAAnurag_/status/2104027187242500401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What exactly triggered the protest and unrest?</h2><p>Late Saturday night (September 26, 2026), messages began spreading rapidly across social media platforms claiming that a female student had been sexually assaulted on campus by an outsider. Another viral claim on Reddit alleges that an electrician groped a student in GH3 hostel. Another social media post claimed that the administration is trying to protect the employee and hence, it spread news of rape by an outsider. Any of these claims have not been verified yet. There has been no statement from the LPU administration.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-quashes-student-protest-firs-directs-no-further-investigation-1788256226040">Supreme Court quashes student protest FIRs, directs no further investigation</a></p><h2>What police said?</h2><p>Kapurthala Superintendent of Police Gaurav Toora reached the spot as the situation rapidly turned violent. He said the rape allegation has not been confirmed so far and that an investigation is underway to establish the facts. Authorities are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the social media message that triggered the protests. The situation at the university was being monitored by police as further details emerged. Toora &nbsp;also said, "A viral message about an unverified incident of rape of a student has led to unrest among students against the LPU administration. So far, we have found no substantiating evidence to corroborate the incident, and no complaint has been received by us. The students have caused heavy damage to university property. They have currently laid siege to the NH. I am at the spot. We are trying to talk to the students and pacify them. The situation has started to come under control. We expect things to get settled in some time."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arson at LPU. LPU fully engulfed, mall and bakery destroyed completely. Complete anarchy. <a href="https://t.co/eC74aGS28W">pic.twitter.com/eC74aGS28W</a></p>&mdash; Mohit Sharma (@mohit_sh84) <a href="https://x.com/mohit_sh84/status/2103966476638257530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Protests erupted at Lovely Professional University in Punjab after an unverified social media message alleged that a female student was raped. Students vandalised campus property and blocked highways, while police said no complaint or evidence had been found

Massive unrest was reported from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara on Sunday after a social media message alleged rape of a female student. The unrest began around 2 a.m. (late on Saturday night) near the girls' hostel. As protest intensified, protesting students went on a rampage, smashing window panes, pelting bricks and flower pots, and setting parts of buildings inside the campus on fire. Several videos on social media show angry students going on a rampage with one video even showing that university gate vandalised. The students went on to block the National Highway between Phagwara and Jalandhar. As the situation turned tense, heavy security was deployed by the Kapurthala Police. The protesting students also blocked the Chandigarh–Amritsar National Highway, disrupting traffic in the area. Also Read: DU students protest after alleged rape in Delhi's Aastha Kunj

<p>Protests erupted at Lovely Professional University in Punjab after an unverified social media message alleged that a female student was raped. Students vandalised campus property and blocked highways, while police said no complaint or evidence had been found</p>

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