LPU Violence: Students Allege Video Was Scripted and Trimmed Without Consent Over Rape Allegations
Three LPU students alleged the university scripted and trimmed a video denying hostel assault rumors without their consent, as protests erupted over a student's alleged rape and subsequent suicide, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The controversy follows massive student demonstrations on the campus.
Three students at Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) have alleged that a clarification video released by the institution was scripted and edited without their consent. The controversy follows massive student demonstrations on the campus triggered by unverified social media claims alleging that a female student was raped by a construction worker inside a campus hostel and subsequently died by suicide. The demonstrations saw property vandalism, structural fires, and temporary blockades of the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway as protesters demanded an official First Information Report (FIR).
The University's Clarification Video
Amid mounting campus unrest, official Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts operated by LPU published a video featuring university registrar Monika Gulati to counter allegations concerning an alleged incident inside Room 504 of Girls’ Hostel 3 (GH3). LPU Protest: ‘Rape and Suicide’ Rumours Spark Campus Vandalism and Highway Blockade (Videos).
LPU Release Video of Students, Says False Narrative Ends Here
The false narrative ends here. No speculation. No hearsay. Hear the truth directly from the students who were there.
This video is published with the express consent of the students featured. pic.twitter.com/ffoXxL3sXL
— Lovely Professional University - LPU (@lpuuniversity) September 27, 2026
In the published footage, Gulati introduces the students as permanent residents of the room before stating: “I would like you to hear what the girls residing in room number 504 of GH3 told us.” During the clip, the first student stated that she and her roommates had lived in the room for approximately two months and that no such incident had occurred. A second student added that the occupants had been distressed and warned that they would involve their parents if the harassment continued. A third student urged local police to stop repeatedly visiting the dormitory.
Students Issue Clarification in New Video
🚨 A group of female students addressing the media on camera, with concerns that they may have been instructed by college authorities about what to say publicly regarding the sexual-harassment and rape allegations at LPU.
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.#lpu #LPU #lovelyprofessionaluniversity pic.twitter.com/glEZygPkBf
— Goodkidinamadcity (@nocapshrek) September 27, 2026
Students Claim Coercion and Alteration
The three individuals appearing in the university's broadcast later released a separate clip countering LPU's narrative, alleging they were instructed on what to say. One student stated that they were directed to claim they were being troubled by fellow students, adding that they simply followed instructions given to them: “We were told that you should say something like, ‘The children keep troubling you.’”
The student further alleged that only a portion of the original recording was retained before being uploaded online: “Our half video was trimmed and posted on Instagram, which we had no idea about. No consent was taken from us. This happened without our knowledge, and we were unnecessarily abused and subjected to vulgar comments.” Another student emphasised that they had no connection to the rumors, stating: “We have no involvement in this. A random room was picked and named. We have absolutely no role in this. Please leave us alone.” What Triggered the LPU Violence? Everything To Know About the Campus Protests, Rape Allegations & Police Clashes.
Ongoing Investigation and Background
While reporters could not independently verify the authenticity of the conflicting video statements, law enforcement officials have launched a formal inquiry. According to a complaint submitted by students, a construction worker allegedly raped a female student inside the university hostel three days prior to the demonstrations. DIG Jalandhar Range Naveen Singla noted that students also alleged the hostel warden forced the victim to leave for her home rather than notifying law enforcement. The student reportedly later died by suicide at her residence.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 28, 2026 12:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
