University students block highway over unverified rape allegations

Students from a private university disrupted traffic on a key highway as they demonstrated in response to allegations of sexual assault that authorities say lack verification. The protest saw demonstrators blocking the roadway, drawing attention to concerns raised on social media or through informal channels.

The Senior Superintendent of Police for Kapurthula district, Gaurav Toora, clarified that no official complaint has been registered with law enforcement regarding the alleged incident. "Police have no information of any such crime," Toora stated, indicating that the authorities have found no credible evidence to substantiate the claims circulating among students.

The protest reflects growing sensitivity around campus safety and sexual harassment issues across Indian educational institutions. However, the absence of a formal police complaint and verified documentation has raised questions about the accuracy of the allegations fueling the student action.

Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the nature of the allegations or the specific demands made by the protesting students. The highway blockade created traffic disruptions in the area until the demonstration concluded.