Student protests erupt in Jalandhar over alleged sexual assault

Published onSep 29, 2026, 8:33 PM PKT2Verified Sources

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Protests have erupted at a private university in Jalandhar, India.
The protests follow an alleged sexual assault on a female student.
Protesters have blocked a national highway, leading to clashes with police.

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Students at a private university in Jalandhar, in the Indian state of Punjab, have launched protests following an alleged sexual assault on a female student. The demonstrations have escalated, leading to the blockade of the Jalandhar-Phagwara national highway and clashes with police. The local government is facing criticism over its handling of the protests.

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Students in Jalandhar, India, are protesting over an alleged sexual assault at a private university, blocking a national highway and clashing with police.