Clashes erupt between protesting students, police in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Clashes erupted on Thursday between students and the police at a private university campus at Dhok Gangal in Rawalpindi amid students protest over reports of an alleged rape incident at a college in Lahore.

Tensions escalated when students protesting over reports of an alleged rape incident at a college in Lahore broke down the gates of the campus. The police reached the site to stop the crowd from entering the college premises as a result students clashes erupted in Rawalpindi.

A report shared by local media said demonstrators clashed with police, hurling stones as law enforcement attempted to disperse the crowd.

The unrest in Punjab follows claims of a sexual assault on campus, sparking outrage among students and activists.

While the college administration and the Punjab government have denied any occurrence of the assault, the young woman’s parents also refuted the claims, leading to confusion and heightened emotions.

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The situation remains tense as students demand accountability and justice, calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations.

Authorities are urging calm as they navigate the rising unrest and the community’s call for safety on educational campuses.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz rejected claims of rape incident involving student at Lahore college, asserting the allegations are false. An investigation concluded that the girl had been hospitalized due to a fall before the claims emerged. CM lamented protests, accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of orchestrating a misleading campaign, particularly during the SCO summit. She vowed to take action against those spreading