Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: India
Crime & Law

A university in Punjab, India, has suspended classes for 10 days following violent protests over an alleged rape on campus, which the university denies. Protesters clashed with police, vandalized property, and blocked a nearby highway. Social media posts claimed a female student was raped and possibly committed suicide, but university officials stated the allegations were false and part of a deliberate attempt to damage the university's reputation. Police are investigating the incident.
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