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LPU students protest after sexual assault allegations at Jalandhar campus
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab have launched demonstrations following allegations of sexual assault on campus. The protests, which began Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, resulted in significant property damage at the institution.
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Demonstrations erupted at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar after allegations surfaced regarding an alleged sexual assault incident involving a student. The unrest began Saturday night and persisted through Sunday, with student protesters voicing demands for accountability and safety measures on campus.
The protests drew participation from numerous female students who gathered to discuss the incident and express concerns about campus security protocols. During the demonstrations, university property sustained considerable damage as tensions escalated among the protesting groups.
The allegations have sparked broader conversations among the student body regarding safety measures and institutional response mechanisms at the private university, which serves thousands of students across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
University authorities have not yet issued an official statement addressing the specific allegations or the damage caused during the demonstrations. The incident reflects growing student activism regarding sexual safety on Indian college campuses, where such matters have increasingly drawn public scrutiny and institutional accountability demands.
The situation remains fluid, with students continuing to seek clarity on the university's response to the allegations and the measures being undertaken to address safety concerns.