Hundreds of agitated students from Lovely Professional University staged intense demonstrations along the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway near Phagwara, blocking arterial vehicular traffic for hours following allegations of a sexual assault on campus. Protesting student groups gathered outside the university gates demanding institutional transparency and stringent criminal action against the accused.
Tensions escalated as localized scuffles broke out with security personnel, prompting demonstrators to burn tires and damage campus fixtures while demanding the immediate presence of senior administrative officers. Kapurthala district police intervened with anti-riot units, registering a formal First Information Report and establishing a dedicated Special Investigation Team led by a senior woman officer to probe the matter.
University authorities issued a formal statement assuring full cooperation with investigating agencies and announcing the temporary suspension of classes to restore peace on campus. District administrative officials maintained ongoing dialogue with student representatives to ensure grievances regarding campus security lighting and hostel safety protocols are addressed immediately.
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