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28-09-2026
According to the live updates reported by The Economic Times regarding the Lovely Professional University (LPU) case:
Government Response: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered strict action against those responsible in the LPU matter. Through a statement issued by the Punjab CMO, the Chief Minister directed Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav to visit the spot in person and assess the ground situation.
Protest and Violence: The student demonstration outside the university campus in Phagwara had turned violent, leading to vehicles being set on fire.
Highway Blockade Resolved: Protesting students had blocked National Highway-44 for over 15 hours. Police officials, including Jalandhar Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, confirmed that traffic movement on NH-44 was restored during the intervening night, and the situation was brought under control and reported as peaceful.