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Crime
LPU assault allegation triggers campus unrest; accused says victim is safe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Following reports of a sexual assault at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, students clashed with police, while the accused maintains the victim is unharmed.
A report of a alleged sexual assault at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara has ignited a wave of unrest on the campus. The accusation, which surfaced earlier this week, quickly spread among students and staff, prompting demands for immediate action and a thorough investigation.
In response to the growing agitation, university authorities called in local police. Demonstrations escalated into confrontations, with students attempting to block entry points and police deploying crowd‑control measures. Several arrests were made as the situation turned volatile.
Amid the turmoil, the individual accused of the assault issued a statement asserting that the alleged victim is safe and unharmed. This claim has added a new layer of confusion, with observers questioning why the protests intensified despite the accused’s reassurance.
Law enforcement officials have said they are examining the allegations and will file a formal FIR. The university has announced a suspension of classes until the matter is resolved, while urging calm and cooperation from the student community.
In response to the growing agitation, university authorities called in local police. Demonstrations escalated into confrontations, with students attempting to block entry points and police deploying crowd‑control measures. Several arrests were made as the situation turned volatile.
Amid the turmoil, the individual accused of the assault issued a statement asserting that the alleged victim is safe and unharmed. This claim has added a new layer of confusion, with observers questioning why the protests intensified despite the accused’s reassurance.
Law enforcement officials have said they are examining the allegations and will file a formal FIR. The university has announced a suspension of classes until the matter is resolved, while urging calm and cooperation from the student community.