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Crime
Planned Arson and Vandalism at Lovely Professional University Uncovered, Says Report
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:31 PM
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A ground report alleges that the recent arson and vandalism at Lovely Professional University were pre‑planned, not accidental, and were incited under the guise of student protests.
A recent investigative report published by Amar Ujala in Jalandhar claims that the fire and property damage reported at Lovely Professional University (LPU) were not spontaneous acts. The report states that the incidents were orchestrated in advance, using a student protest as a cover.
According to the findings, several students allegedly provided statements that hinted at a coordinated effort, suggesting that the violence was part of a larger conspiracy rather than an isolated outburst. The report cites eyewitness accounts and video footage that point to organized actions before the outbreak of the fire.
Local police have opened a formal inquiry to verify the allegations and to identify any individuals or groups responsible for planning the unrest. Authorities have also urged the university administration to cooperate fully with the investigation and to ensure campus safety.
The university has not yet issued an official comment on the report, but it has pledged to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies. The incident has sparked concern among students and parents about the security environment on campus.
If the allegations are substantiated, the case could lead to criminal charges against those involved and prompt a review of protest management protocols at higher‑education institutions in the region.
According to the findings, several students allegedly provided statements that hinted at a coordinated effort, suggesting that the violence was part of a larger conspiracy rather than an isolated outburst. The report cites eyewitness accounts and video footage that point to organized actions before the outbreak of the fire.
Local police have opened a formal inquiry to verify the allegations and to identify any individuals or groups responsible for planning the unrest. Authorities have also urged the university administration to cooperate fully with the investigation and to ensure campus safety.
The university has not yet issued an official comment on the report, but it has pledged to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies. The incident has sparked concern among students and parents about the security environment on campus.
If the allegations are substantiated, the case could lead to criminal charges against those involved and prompt a review of protest management protocols at higher‑education institutions in the region.