Punjab University Students Vandalise Campus, Block Highway Over 'Rape' Rumour
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab vandalized their campus and blocked a highway following unverified rumors of a rape and suicide involving a female student. Police have denied the occurrence of the incident, labeling the claims as rumors, though a formal rape case has been registered based on student statements.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the volatile nature of campus protests fueled by social media rumors and the challenges authorities face in managing misinformation-driven civil unrest.
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab vandalised the campus and set parts of the building on fire after a protest over unverified claims that a female student was allegedly raped and had died by suicide turned violent. The protests began late last night and continued through the morning today.Videos showed a large group of students initially protesting by chanting slogans and demanding justice. It soon turned violent as some students damaged window panes and flower pots inside the campus.
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