Lovely Professional University suspends classes for 10 days amid alleged rape protests

Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, suspended regular classes for 10 days effective Sept. 28, 2026, and postponed midterm exams after violent protests over an alleged campus rape. The university announced the decision Sept. 28. Registrar Monica Gulati said there was "no truth" to the allegation; police said they were investigating.