LPU protest LIVE UPDATES: Miscreants involved will be identified and strict action will be taken: DGP Gaurav Yadav
Students protested at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara after an unverified sexual assault claim circulated. Police have reached the campus
Sep 28, 2026 10:41 AM
Politics erupt over prolonged violent incidents at LPU, Punjab
Sep 28, 2026 10:40 AM
Sep 28, 2026 10:39 AM
DGP Gaurav Yadav address media
The DGP said that the miscreants involved in the incident will be identified and strict action will be taken against them. He added that an FIR has already been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will conduct the investigation and bring the matter to a conclusion.
At present, the DGP is holding a meeting inside Lovely Professional University. University officials are also present at the meeting.
The DGP said that the students’ concerns and problems are the priority and need to be addressed.
Sep 28, 2026 09:25 AM
Students leave campus as Phagwara-Jalandhar highway traffic restored after protests, police say situation under control
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{{{content}}}PTC Web Desk: Tension was reported at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab early Sunday after an unverified message about the alleged sexual assault of a female student circulated among students, leading to protests on the campus.
The situation reportedly escalated around 2 am, with a large number of students gathering near the girls’ hostel. During the unrest, parts of the campus property were damaged, including window panes and signages. There were also reports of objects being thrown and fires being started at some locations inside the campus.
As the situation intensified, protesters moved towards the university gates and later gathered on the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway, affecting vehicular movement. Police personnel were deployed in the area to prevent further escalation and protect public and university property.
Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora reached the spot and spoke to students. According to the police, the unrest followed the circulation of an unverified message regarding the alleged sexual assault of a student.
The SSP said that, as of the time of his statement, the police had not received any complaint and had found no evidence substantiating the allegation. He added that efforts were underway to speak with the students and restore calm.
The police said the situation had begun to come under control and expressed hope that normalcy would return shortly.
The developments have also led to a large number of posts and videos being shared on social media. Authorities are expected to ascertain the facts surrounding the allegation while maintaining peace on the campus.
The sexual assault allegation remains unverified, and no conclusion about the reported incident should be drawn until authorities establish the facts.