1 min readSep 27, 2026 08:15 AM ISTThe protesters damaged property on the campus and set some objects on fire. (Express photos)A protest by students of Lovely Professional University (LPU), Chandigarh, over an unverified report of the alleged rape of a female student by an outsider on the university campus turned violent on Sunday. The protesters damaged property on the campus and set some objects on fire. They even blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway outside the university.The incident came a day after a protest at Chitkara Univeristy.The police, however, had not confirmed any such rape complaint till the time of filing this report.The unrest, which reportedly began near the girls’ hostel, intensified as students from different hostels joined in. By 2 PM, a large number of students had gathered and moved towards the main entrance of the university.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:PunjabAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogAsian Games 2026, Day 9 Live Updates: Esha Singh 2nd in 25m pistol qualification; Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh chase history6 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan25 minutes agoAsian Games 2026 Day 8 Highlights: India win kabaddi gold medals, Anahat turns heads8 hours agoCBSE Date Sheet 2027 Live Updates: Submission of candidates’ list begins; timetable soon13 hours agoIndia News Live Updates, 26 September 2026: Election Commission announces decisions on SIR, ECINET14 hours agoAdvertisement