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LPU Students Leave Campus After Violent Sunday Unrest
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab protested after reports that a female student had been sexually assaulted.
The protest became violent on Sunday.
Reports said property was damaged, vehicles were set on fire and a highway was blocked.
The university said the assault allegation was baseless and based on fabricated rumours.
After classes were suspended for 10 days, many students left campus on Monday.
Some students said they were especially worried about outsiders entering the campus.
Police said an outsider was detained with a walkie-talkie and a weapon.
More than 2,000 police officers were sent to the area.
Officials said traffic had resumed and the situation was returning to normal.
Lovely Professional University suspended classes for 10 days after violent unrest on Sunday.
Students began leaving campus Monday amid concerns about safety and outsiders entering the university.
The unrest followed allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted by an alleged outsider.
Reported damage included vandalism, burning vehicles, damaged shops and a blocked national highway.
More than 2,000 police personnel were deployed, while the university said students could remain in hostels.
- Who
- Students at Lovely Professional University, university authorities and Punjab police were involved; police also detained a person described as an outsider.
- What
- Students left campus after violent unrest, while classes were suspended for 10 days and security was increased.
- Where
- Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, including nearby roads and shops.
- When
- The unrest occurred Sunday, and students began leaving on Monday.
- Why
- The unrest followed allegations of sexual assault involving a female student; students later cited safety concerns, particularly about outsiders entering campus.
Student concerns and protest claims
University and police response
Sexual-assault allegation
Student concerns and protest claims
Students protested after allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted on campus by an outsider.
University and police response
Lovely Professional University rejected the allegation, calling it baseless and fabricated rumours.
Campus safety
Student concerns and protest claims
Some students said they no longer felt safe and were worried that outsiders could enter and take advantage of the unrest.
University and police response
University officials described outsiders as a security concern, reinforced security and advised remaining students to stay inside and avoid unnecessary movement.
Current situation
Student concerns and protest claims
Students leaving campus said the events had heightened their apprehension and prompted them to seek safety elsewhere.
University and police response
Police said traffic had resumed, hostel inspections found no problems and the situation was returning to normal.
Key facts
- University
- Lovely Professional University (LPU)
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Class suspension
- Classes were suspended for 10 days
- Police deployment
- More than 2,000 police personnel were deployed
- Reported unrest
- Property damage, shop vandalism, burning vehicles and a blocked national highway were reported
- Detention
- Police said an outsider was detained with a walkie-talkie and a weapon
- Campus accommodation
- Students who do not wish to travel home were allowed to remain in hostels, with advice to stay inside
Quotes
An LPU student from the Northeast
A student from northeastern India who was leaving campus with help from her uncle
“I could have stayed in the hostel, but after what happened yesterday, I don’t feel safe. I am not scared of the students who were protesting. I am worried about people coming from outside and taking advantage of the situation.”
indianexpress.com
A police source
An unnamed source familiar with police action during the unrest
“An outsider was detained after being found with a walkie-talkie and a weapon.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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