Violent Protests Erupt at Lovely Professional University Over Unverified Rape Rumours
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Violent protests broke out at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Punjab, late Saturday following unverified social media reports alleging a rape and subsequent suicide. Students damaged university property, smashed windows, and set parts of buildings on fire during the unrest. Protesters also blocked the Delhi-Amritsar national highway at 4am, demanding the registration of an FIR. The university administration dismissed the claims as false and fabricated, attributing the chaos to anti-social elements. Kapurthala police confirmed that no complaints regarding such an incident have been received, and traffic on the highway has since been restored.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile impact of unverified social media claims on campus stability and public order. It underscores the ongoing challenge for institutions in managing student unrest triggered by digital misinformation.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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