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Crime
LPU rape allegation finds no evidence, investigation concludes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 05:40 PM
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Police probing a student’s rape claim at Lovely Professional University said no forensic or corroborative evidence was found, leading to the closure of the case.
Police officials in Punjab have concluded their investigation into a rape allegation made by a student of Lovely Professional University (LPU). After examining the complaint, forensic reports and statements from witnesses, the authorities reported that no material evidence could substantiate the claim.
The university, which is located in Phagwara, issued a statement affirming its cooperation with the police and reiterating its commitment to a safe campus environment. It also noted that it had taken steps to support the student while the investigation was underway.
Law enforcement agencies have therefore closed the case, citing the lack of corroborating evidence. They emphasized that any future complaints will be examined with the same rigor, and urged individuals to report any wrongdoing promptly.
The incident had sparked considerable public attention on social media, with many demanding a thorough inquiry. The closure of the case underscores the challenges of investigating sexual assault allegations where physical evidence is absent.
Stakeholders, including student groups and human‑rights advocates, have called for continued vigilance and stronger preventive measures on university campuses across the country.
The university, which is located in Phagwara, issued a statement affirming its cooperation with the police and reiterating its commitment to a safe campus environment. It also noted that it had taken steps to support the student while the investigation was underway.
Law enforcement agencies have therefore closed the case, citing the lack of corroborating evidence. They emphasized that any future complaints will be examined with the same rigor, and urged individuals to report any wrongdoing promptly.
The incident had sparked considerable public attention on social media, with many demanding a thorough inquiry. The closure of the case underscores the challenges of investigating sexual assault allegations where physical evidence is absent.
Stakeholders, including student groups and human‑rights advocates, have called for continued vigilance and stronger preventive measures on university campuses across the country.