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IN PHOTOS: Security tightened at university in Punjab after student protest turns violent

Updated On: 28 September, 2026 10:31 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Security was tightened at a university in Punjab's Phagwara on Monday after a student protest over an alleged rape turned violent on Sunday. Heavy police deployment was seen across the campus following allegations of sexual assault, vandalism, arson and clashes between students and police (Pics/PTI)

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Massive protest began at the university after social media post claimed alleged rape of a female student. Pics/PTI
Massive protest began at the university after social media post claimed alleged rape of a female student. Pics/PTI
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A heavy police presence was deployed across the university campus, including academic and hostel blocks, following the unrest
A heavy police presence was deployed across the university campus, including academic and hostel blocks, following the unrest
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Police personnel stand guard at the univeristy following widespread student protests and campus unrest over alleged sexual assault claims
Police personnel stand guard at the univeristy following widespread student protests and campus unrest over alleged sexual assault claims
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The protest began after students raised allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted on the university premises and accused the authorities of failing to act on the complaint
The protest began after students raised allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted on the university premises and accused the authorities of failing to act on the complaint
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The protest escalated on Sunday, with students allegedly damaging campus property, setting vehicles and other objects on fire, and clashing with police
The protest escalated on Sunday, with students allegedly damaging campus property, setting vehicles and other objects on fire, and clashing with police
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Following the violent protest, the administration blamed the entry of outsiders for the violence on its campus, which witnessed protests, vandalism and arson amid unrest among students
Following the violent protest, the administration blamed the entry of outsiders for the violence on its campus, which witnessed protests, vandalism and arson amid unrest among students

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