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LPU Shuts Down for 10 Days After Violent Student Protest in Phagwara
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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Lovely Professional University in Phagwara has been closed for ten days following a violent student protest.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, announced a ten‑day closure after a violent student protest disrupted campus activities. The protest, involving a group of students, escalated into clashes that caused damage to university property and led to concerns about safety. In response, university officials decided to suspend all academic and administrative operations until the situation is fully resolved.
The closure will affect students enrolled in various programs, including engineering, management, and law, who will need to adjust their academic schedules. Faculty and staff have been advised to stay in touch with the university’s communication channels for updates.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the unrest and are working to restore normalcy. The university has pledged to resume classes once the campus is deemed secure and all safety protocols are in place.
The closure will affect students enrolled in various programs, including engineering, management, and law, who will need to adjust their academic schedules. Faculty and staff have been advised to stay in touch with the university’s communication channels for updates.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the unrest and are working to restore normalcy. The university has pledged to resume classes once the campus is deemed secure and all safety protocols are in place.