Violent protests erupt at Punjab university after sexual assault allegations

Unrest gripped Lovely Professional University in Punjab after rumors of a sexual assault allegation against a female student triggered large-scale student protests on campus. The demonstrations, which began in response to the alleged incident, quickly turned confrontational as protesters and law enforcement engaged in heated clashes.

During the escalating standoff, the situation deteriorated significantly when agitated students set multiple police vehicles ablaze. The arson and property damage marked a sharp escalation in the intensity of the campus unrest, drawing heightened police and administrative response.

The protests underscore growing concerns about campus safety and institutional accountability at one of India's largest private universities. The incident has raised questions about how the university administration and law enforcement respond to sexual assault allegations and student grievances on campus.

Authorities have increased their presence on the university grounds as administrators attempt to restore normalcy. The exact nature of the original allegations and the status of any formal complaint remain unclear. The university has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incidents or their response to student demands.