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

LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest