LPU protest: High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has requested a status report from the Punjab government regarding recent violence and vandalism at Lovely Professional University. The unrest was triggered by unverified rumors of a sexual assault on campus, leading to protests and property damage.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of misinformation on university campuses and the subsequent breakdown of law and order.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) sought a status report from the Punjab government on a probe into the violence and vandalism that erupted at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara days ago.
The matter came up for hearing before the bench headed by Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra in the High Court on a plea by Lovely Professional University (LPU) BTech student, Ravi Raj, seeking a CBI probe into the vandalism and violence at LPU.
Speaking to the media after the hearing, Additional Solicitor Advocate General Satyapal Jain said the High Court has sought a status report on the Punjab Police's investigation. "A complete status report (has been sought), what action has been taken, who are the culprits, what action has been taken against them, what action is being taken," he said.
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