LPU Major Update: Classes suspend, students leave after protest over alleged rape turned violent

Sep 28, 2026

A protest at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara over an alleged rape case turned violent on Sunday evening, with protesters reportedly clashing with police, hurling stones and setting vehicles on fire. Police used a lathi charge as tensions escalated. The university suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28 and postponed mid-term examinations until further notice.