The protests at Lovely Professional University began after a female student was accused of sexual assault. Students rallied in front of the administration block, demanding access to CCTV from GH‑3, a girls’ hostel. They argued that the footage showing a staff member and three others entering a vacant room could not be ignored. The claim that a bucket was carried by one of the men sparked fears that evidence might have been tampered with. The students entered the hostel block, finding empty beds and no occupant, further fueling speculation about the victim’s whereabouts.
Amid the unrest, videos erupted online of students storming the university’s Uni Mall. In one clip, a man shouted, “We are doing shopping for free,” as he and others snatched food and gadgets from shop windows. Another voice in a different clip announced, “Shopping done.” The footage shows students eating items from a shop and moving through aisles with little restraint. The videos have spread across social media, inflaming the already tense atmosphere.
The university has denied that any sexual assault occurred, calling the allegations baseless. LPU officials declined to confirm the contents of the CCTV footage, stating that it is under review by the police. They also said the campus will cooperate fully with investigators.
Police are currently examining the footage while calling witnesses from the hostel and surrounding area. The investigation will likely lead to a formal inquiry into the alleged incident, with officials promising a comprehensive review by early October. The campus remains on high alert as authorities work to restore order and address the students’ demands.