Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara has been rocked by violent protests, with shocking videos from the campus showing vandalism, fire, clashes and students rushing towards hostels. The unrest spilled onto the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway, with NH-44 blocked as tensions escalated. Police moved in to clear the road, while several police vehicles were reportedly damaged. Videos circulating online also appear to show people taking food, gadgets and other items from shops inside the university’s Uni Mall. Amid the chaos, LPU has rejected the sexual-assault reports as false and baseless and says several claims circulating about the incident are rumours.

A property visit in Patiala turns horrific after a pitbull suddenly attacks Shifali and Ankit Sabharwal in the Ghuman Nagar area. The couple had arrived with a property dealer to inspect a house when the dog reportedly lunged at Shifali. Ankit tried to intervene but was also attacked. Neighbours rushed in and used sticks to drive the dog away. Both suffered multiple bite injuries.