2,000 cops deployed, classes suspended for 10 days: LPU protests spiral into violence

NEW DELHI: Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara went on a rampage on Sunday, vandalising property and blocking NH-44 during protests over claims that an outsider raped a female student on the university campus. The protests later turned violent as students clashed with police, damaged and set fire to vehicles, and pelted stones at security personnel. Several policemen were injured.The university has suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28 and postponed mid-term examinations until further notice. Heavy police deployment has been made on the campus, while students have started leaving for their homes.Classes suspended, exams postponedFollowing the violence, LPU suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28 and postponed mid-term examinations until further notice.The administration appealed to students to remain calm, follow official instructions and stay connected for further updates.Several rounds of talks between protesting students and the university management remained inconclusive.