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AAP Says Punjab Police Handled Sensitive LPU Unrest With Restraint
There was unrest at Lovely Professional University in Punjab.
The university has students from many parts of India and about 50 countries.
The Aam Aadmi Party said the situation was sensitive and that police acted carefully.
It said police did not use batons or pellet guns against students.
Senior police officers spoke with students and student leaders.
A team is investigating what happened.
The government says people should wait for the team to find the facts.
The university said some anti-social elements caused disruption and damaged property.
The Aam Aadmi Party said the situation at Lovely Professional University was highly sensitive because students from Punjab, other Indian states and other countries were involved.
AAP said Punjab Police acted with restraint and did not use batons or pellet guns when unrest escalated and a highway was blocked.
A Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the allegations and circumstances surrounding the unrest.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to visit LPU and assess the situation.
LPU said anti-social elements exploited heightened emotions, disrupted the campus and damaged university property, promising appropriate legal action.
- Who
- The Punjab government, Punjab Police, the Aam Aadmi Party, Lovely Professional University students and university management were involved; an SIT is investigating.
- What
- Unrest at Lovely Professional University led to disruption and property damage, prompting a government investigation.
- Where
- Lovely Professional University near Jalandhar, Punjab; related remarks were made in Chandigarh.
- When
- The Aam Aadmi Party made the statements on Monday; the articles do not specify when the unrest occurred.
- Why
- The SIT was formed to examine allegations and determine what happened, while authorities emphasized student safety and restoring peace.
Authorities’ Account
University Management’s Account
Handling of the unrest
Authorities’ Account
AAP said Punjab Police handled the highly sensitive situation with restraint and professionalism, while senior officers engaged with students and leaders.
University Management’s Account
LPU said anti-social elements exploited heightened emotions, causing disruption and damage to university property.
What should happen next
Authorities’ Account
AAP urged people to allow the Special Investigation Team to complete its inquiry before drawing conclusions.
University Management’s Account
LPU said appropriate legal action would be taken against the alleged infiltrators and those responsible for the disruption.
Key facts
- University
- Lovely Professional University near Jalandhar
- Investigation
- A Special Investigation Team was constituted to establish the facts.
- Police response
- AAP said no batons or pellet guns were used against students.
- Police leadership
- DGP Gaurav Yadav visited LPU after direction from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- International student body
- LPU said students from across India and around 50 countries study there.
- Reported damage
- LPU said disruption and damage to university property occurred.
Quotes
Baltej Singh Pannu
AAP Punjab media in-charge
“A large number of students from Jammu and Kashmir, especially girls pursuing nursing and other courses, study in Punjab’s universities and colleges. Their safety and security are extremely important for us.”
thehansindia.com
“It is important that the investigation is allowed to take its course so that the complete truth comes before the people”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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