The Lovely Professional University protest in Phagwara, Punjab, turned violent on Sunday evening as hundreds of students demanding action over an alleged rape case clashed with police, with multiple vehicles burned and part of a university building set on fire. Police used lathis after stones and bricks were thrown, while injuries were reported among both officers and students.
At least five students were detained and a sharp-edged weapon was recovered from them, according to Asian News International. Lovely Professional University has suspended regular classes for 10 days from 28 September and postponed mid-term examinations. Students living in hostels were advised to return home.
