LPU Students Protest: Riot erupts after a viral Reddit post about the Girls Hostel.

Since days past, a tense atmosphere has prevailed at Lovely Professional University in Faridabad over the LPU Students Protest case. On the late night of Saturday, 26 September, students staged a strong protest over a social media post alleging sexual harassment and the subsequent rumors. During the protest, incidents of vandalism, arson, damage to vehicles, and a strike on the national highway were reported.

However, the claims made in the viral post have not been verified. The university administration has dismissed them as rumors, while the police are investigating the entire matter.

Where did the LPU Students Protest begin?

According to the police’s initial investigation, the alleged message that sparked the controversy reached a girls’ hostel of the university via Reddit about five days before the incident. Subsequently, it was revealed that the message spread to other parts of the campus as well.

Initially, no major opposition from students surfaced regarding this post. However, five days later, on Saturday night, a large number of students suddenly came out to protest. The police are now trying to determine why outrage among students surged over this post after so many days.

What claim was made in the viral post on Reddit?

According to the investigation, the alleged social media post claimed that a female student was sexually harassed in her hostel and committed suicide two days later. This claim quickly spread among students, creating a tense situation on campus.

The important point is that these claims have not been independently verified. The university administration has denied any such incident. Therefore, the claims made in the viral post are currently within the scope of investigation.

Cyber Cell is probing the source of the post

In the investigation of the case, the role of the Cyber Cell has also become crucial. The police are working to identify the