Chitkara University and LPU Protests: How Rumours Triggered Unrest at Two Punjab Campuses
Posted on September 28, 2026 by Kanchan Bains
Unverified social media claims sparked protests at two separate universities in Punjab within days, creating panic among students and parents. The incidents took place at Chitkara University near Rajpura in Patiala district and Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara. Although the rumours surrounding the two campuses were different, both incidents followed a similar pattern: messages […]