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Punjab Women’s Commission Seeks Reports on University Protests
Students at two Punjab universities recently held protests about serious safety concerns.
At LPU, students alleged that an outsider raped a female student on campus.
They reportedly went on a rampage and blocked a national highway.
Police registered a case and created a special investigation team.
At Chitkara University, students protested unverified claims that two female students had died by suicide.
The Punjab State Women Commission is checking what happened at both universities.
It asked police and university officials for reports, case documents and information about safety arrangements.
The commission said protecting students and ensuring a fair investigation are its main concerns.
The Punjab State Women Commission took suo motu cognisance of protests at LPU and Chitkara University.
LPU students protested claims that an outsider allegedly raped a female student on campus and blocked a national highway.
Police registered an FIR over the LPU matter and formed a special investigation team.
Chitkara University students protested unverified claims that two female students allegedly died by suicide on campus.
The commission requested FIRs, investigation updates and details of campus security measures from police and university authorities.
- Who
- The Punjab State Women Commission, police administrations, university authorities and students at Lovely Professional University and Chitkara University.
- What
- The commission sought detailed reports, FIR copies, investigation updates and campus safety information after protests at the two universities.
- Where
- Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Kapurthala district, and Chitkara University in Patiala district, Punjab.
- When
- The protests occurred over the two days before September 28; the commission requested an LPU-related report by September 30.
- Why
- The commission acted after protests involving allegations of rape at LPU and unverified claims about two female students at Chitkara University.
Key facts
- Commission action
- The Punjab State Women Commission took suo motu cognisance of both incidents.
- LPU allegation
- Students alleged that an outsider raped a female student on the university premises.
- LPU police action
- Police registered an FIR based on students’ complaint and formed an SIT.
- Chitkara claims
- Students protested unverified claims that two female students allegedly died by suicide on campus.
- Requested deadline
- The commission asked for an inquiry report on the LPU matter by September 30.
- Security information sought
- Authorities were asked for details on girls’ hostels, CCTV surveillance, security staff and entry-exit monitoring.
- Student protection
- The commission said steps should ensure that any victim faces no pressure or threat during the investigation.
Quotes
Raj Lali Gill
Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission
“We have sought a detailed clarification on the entire matter, copies of the FIRs and comprehensive reports on the safety and security measures in place for students on both campuses. Students’ safety is the prime concern. Accountability and transparency is imperative.”
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