Lovely Professional University Stops Classes for 10 Days After Protest Over Reported Rape

Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, stopped regular classes for 10 days starting Sept. 28, 2026, and delayed midterm exams after violent protests over an alleged — reported but not proven — campus rape. The university announced the decision Sept. 28. Registrar Monica Gulati, a senior official, said there was 'no truth' to the claim; police said they were investigating.