Punjab Women Panel Seeks Reports In Rape, Student Death Cases In Universities

The Punjab State Women Commission has taken suo motu notice of two separate incidents involving women students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) and Chitkara University. The cases include allegations of rape at LPU and the reported suicide of a student at Chitkara University.Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Raj Lalli Gill said the Commission has sought detailed reports from the concerned district administrations, including the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs).According to the notice, the Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the incidents reported at both universities and has asked the district administrations to submit detailed reports.The Punjab State Women Commission has taken SUO MOTU cognisance of the incidents reported at LPU and Chitkara University. We have sought a detailed clarification on the entire matter, copies of the FIRs, and comprehensive reports on the safety and security measures in place for...