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Crime
12 Arrested in LPU Violence Case, Including Three J&K Students, Police Seek 30 More
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM
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Police have arrested 12 people in connection with the Lovely Professional University violence, identifying a total of 40 suspects and continuing to search for 30 others, among them several female students.
The police investigation into the recent violence at Lovely Professional University (LPU) has resulted in the arrest of twelve individuals. Among those taken into custody are three students from Jammu and Kashmir, while a female student from Andhra Pradesh is also among the identified suspects.
Authorities have compiled a list of forty persons linked to the incident, confirming their involvement through preliminary inquiries. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement agencies continuing to track down the remaining thirty individuals who are still at large.
The ongoing search specifically includes several female students, reflecting the police's focus on locating all participants irrespective of gender. Officials have not disclosed further details about the charges or the exact circumstances that led to the arrests.
The case has drawn attention across multiple states, underscoring concerns about campus safety and the need for swift legal action. Police have urged the public to cooperate with any ongoing inquiries and to report any information that could aid in apprehending the remaining suspects.
No additional arrests have been reported since the initial twelve, and the investigation is expected to proceed as more evidence is gathered.
Authorities have compiled a list of forty persons linked to the incident, confirming their involvement through preliminary inquiries. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement agencies continuing to track down the remaining thirty individuals who are still at large.
The ongoing search specifically includes several female students, reflecting the police's focus on locating all participants irrespective of gender. Officials have not disclosed further details about the charges or the exact circumstances that led to the arrests.
The case has drawn attention across multiple states, underscoring concerns about campus safety and the need for swift legal action. Police have urged the public to cooperate with any ongoing inquiries and to report any information that could aid in apprehending the remaining suspects.
No additional arrests have been reported since the initial twelve, and the investigation is expected to proceed as more evidence is gathered.