Chitkara University violence case: Patiala Police arrest third accused from Haryana
PTC Web Desk: The Patiala Police have arrested another person in connection with the student unrest at Chitkara University, Rajpura, taking the total number of arrests in the case to three.
The accused has been identified as Parth Mehta, a resident of Fatehabad, Haryana. The police alleged that he used social media platforms to circulate misleading messages and provoke students during the incident that took place on the intervening night of September 25 and 26, 2026.
According to the Patiala Police, an FIR was registered at Banur police station following the incident, after which a detailed investigation was launched.
The police had earlier arrested Himanshu of Nangal and Aryan of Ambala in connection with the case. During the investigation, cops found links to Parth Mehta and subsequently arrested him from Fatehabad.
The police have alleged that Mehta was involved in spreading messages through social media that could incite students. He has also been booked in connection with allegations of damage to public property and obstructing government officials from carrying out their duties.
Mehta has been booked under relevant sections of the same FIR registered at Banur police station.
The Patiala Police said the investigation is continuing to identify other people allegedly involved in spreading misinformation, provoking students, damaging public property and disrupting the work of government officials.
The police have indicated that more arrests could follow as the investigation progresses.
The police said they remain focused on maintaining peace and public order in the area.
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- PTC NEWS
