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Crime
Court Criticises Punjab Police Over LPU Violence, Demands Clarification on Alleged Rape
✍️ News18
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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A court in Punjab has reprimanded police over the violence that erupted at Lovely Professional University, demanding they clarify whether a rape incident occurred and questioning a related Reddit post.
A Punjab court has publicly rebuked the police for their handling of the violence that broke out at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The judge urged the officers to provide a clear statement on whether a rape incident took place during the unrest.
The court also raised concerns about a Reddit post that circulated online, asking the police to explain the content and its relevance to the case. The post, which had attracted significant attention, is now under scrutiny as part of the investigation.
Police officials were instructed to submit a detailed report outlining their actions and any evidence related to the alleged sexual assault. The court emphasized that transparency is essential for restoring public trust.
The reprimand comes amid growing calls for accountability in campus security matters, and it signals the judiciary’s willingness to hold law‑enforcement agencies accountable for their conduct during campus disturbances.
The court also raised concerns about a Reddit post that circulated online, asking the police to explain the content and its relevance to the case. The post, which had attracted significant attention, is now under scrutiny as part of the investigation.
Police officials were instructed to submit a detailed report outlining their actions and any evidence related to the alleged sexual assault. The court emphasized that transparency is essential for restoring public trust.
The reprimand comes amid growing calls for accountability in campus security matters, and it signals the judiciary’s willingness to hold law‑enforcement agencies accountable for their conduct during campus disturbances.