00:05Regular classes at Lovely Professional University in Punjab's Bhagwara have been suspended for 10 days from Monday, September 28,
00:13following violent protests on campus over allegations that a female student was raped by an outsider.
00:19The university has also postponed its midterm examinations until further notice.
00:24LPU said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students,
00:29a revised examination schedule will be communicated through the university management system.
00:34Students have been allowed to travel to their hometowns during the 10-day period in consultation with parents or guardians.
00:40Those staying on campus have been advised to remain inside hostels or residences.
00:44Avoid unnecessary movement and stay away from unrest-related activities.
00:49The decision followed a day of protest, clashes and a blockade of National Highway 44 by students.
00:54The protest began near Girls' Hostel 3 around 1 a.m. on Sunday after students alleged that a female student
01:01had been raped by a plumber three days earlier.
01:05Protests escalated after students blocked NH 44 from around 8 a.m.
01:09Police said protesters threw water bottles and later pelted stones at police vehicles, following which police resorted to a mild
01:16lathe charge.
01:17Two police vehicles were set on fire and four to five police vehicles were damaged, while several police personnel were
01:23injured.
01:25Police said a fire was registered against an unknown person and an SIT was formed to investigate the allegations.
01:31Investigators will examine forensic evidence, CCTV footage and call records.
01:36LPU has denied that a rape took place on campus, calling the allegations rumours and said it would cooperate with
01:42the investigation.
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