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Education
Rape Rumour Sparks Turmoil at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
✍️ BBC
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:48 PM
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A rape allegation that circulated as a rumor on the Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara has led to widespread panic, prompting many students to leave their hostels and causing the university to tighten security measures.
A rumor alleging a rape incident on the Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara spread rapidly among students, sparking widespread fear and uncertainty. Within hours, many students abandoned their hostel rooms, leaving the campus largely empty.
University officials quickly responded by deploying additional security personnel and announcing that the allegation had not been verified. They also urged students to remain calm and assured them that an internal investigation would be conducted.
Local police were called to the campus to assist with crowd control and to investigate the claim. The police said they were reviewing evidence and had not yet confirmed the authenticity of the rumor.
The sudden exodus of students has disrupted academic schedules and campus life, with several classes postponed and administrative offices operating at reduced capacity. University leadership has emphasized the importance of maintaining campus safety while ensuring that students are not subjected to unfounded accusations.
University officials quickly responded by deploying additional security personnel and announcing that the allegation had not been verified. They also urged students to remain calm and assured them that an internal investigation would be conducted.
Local police were called to the campus to assist with crowd control and to investigate the claim. The police said they were reviewing evidence and had not yet confirmed the authenticity of the rumor.
The sudden exodus of students has disrupted academic schedules and campus life, with several classes postponed and administrative offices operating at reduced capacity. University leadership has emphasized the importance of maintaining campus safety while ensuring that students are not subjected to unfounded accusations.