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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.



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