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Crime
Students Stone‑Pelt Police, Vandalize DIG Vehicles, Set Fires at LPU
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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On Sunday evening, a student protest at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar erupted into violence, with students throwing stones at police, vandalizing vehicles of the district's DIG-SSP, and setting fires.
On Sunday evening, a student protest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab, turned violent. Reports indicate that students threw stones at police officers and vandalised the vehicles belonging to the district’s DIG-SSP.
The clash also involved arson, with several areas of the campus reportedly set on fire. Police responded swiftly, deploying additional officers to restore order and secure the site.
No injuries or casualties have been reported at the time of writing, though authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Campus security officials are working with law enforcement to assess damage and ensure the safety of students and staff.
The university has issued a statement condemning the violence and pledging cooperation with the police to identify those responsible.
The clash also involved arson, with several areas of the campus reportedly set on fire. Police responded swiftly, deploying additional officers to restore order and secure the site.
No injuries or casualties have been reported at the time of writing, though authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Campus security officials are working with law enforcement to assess damage and ensure the safety of students and staff.
The university has issued a statement condemning the violence and pledging cooperation with the police to identify those responsible.