LPU Says Campus Safe After Violent Protests, Praises Students For Rejecting ‘False Claims’ - News18
LPU said its campus was safe and normal activities had resumed after violent protests, while praising students for countering what it called false claims on social media.
Amid the backlash, the Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Monday reiterated that its campus is safe and that normal activities are continuing, even as fresh questions emerged over a video released by the university amid the protests.
After normalcy returned to the campus, a joint meeting was held between the university administration, civil and police authorities, and student representatives.
According to LPU, students who attended the meeting said the unrest was mainly caused by outsiders who allegedly entered the campus illegally and attempted to disturb the peace. The university said the matter was being investigated and appropriate action would be taken according to law.
LPU also said it had reviewed information circulating on social media and strongly rejected what it described as baseless and false claims. It appealed to students, parents and the wider community to rely only on verified information.
The university further praised students who had come forward on social media and spoken to the media to counter what it called false claims. It said their response reflected the maturity and responsibility of the wider student community.
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