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Violent clash erupts at Lovely Professional University over alleged molestation and student suicide
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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A night-long disturbance broke out at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara after reports of alleged molestation and a student’s suicide, with police detaining five individuals.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, witnessed a violent outbreak on Saturday night that continued into late Sunday. The unrest was triggered by rumors of a sexual assault on campus and the subsequent suicide of a female student, prompting angry students and staff to clash with security personnel.
According to local reports, the protest escalated when a group of agitators used batons and walkie‑talkies to coordinate their actions, leading to a chaotic scene inside the university grounds. Police arrived in force, and five individuals were taken into custody for their involvement in the disturbance.
Punjab's Director General of Police (DGP) addressed the media, stating that the authorities will not spare anyone responsible for the violence and that a thorough investigation into the alleged molestation and the student’s death will be conducted. The university administration has announced a temporary suspension of classes while the situation is being assessed.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety and the handling of sexual misconduct allegations in Indian higher‑education institutions. Officials have urged students to cooperate with the investigation and maintain calm.
Further updates are expected as the police complete their inquiry and the university outlines corrective measures.
According to local reports, the protest escalated when a group of agitators used batons and walkie‑talkies to coordinate their actions, leading to a chaotic scene inside the university grounds. Police arrived in force, and five individuals were taken into custody for their involvement in the disturbance.
Punjab's Director General of Police (DGP) addressed the media, stating that the authorities will not spare anyone responsible for the violence and that a thorough investigation into the alleged molestation and the student’s death will be conducted. The university administration has announced a temporary suspension of classes while the situation is being assessed.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety and the handling of sexual misconduct allegations in Indian higher‑education institutions. Officials have urged students to cooperate with the investigation and maintain calm.
Further updates are expected as the police complete their inquiry and the university outlines corrective measures.