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Chitkara University Protest Turns Violent Over Missing-Girls Rumor

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Students at Chitkara University protested after a viral ghost and missing-girls rumor spread online.
Punjab police began verifying the rumor but received no names of missing students.
Chitkara University officials denied any death or suicide on campus, calling the claims false.
During the protest, some students damaged a Punjab Police patrol vehicle on the Rajpura campus.

History

Historical Context

In 1997, the Indian Supreme Court delivered the Vishaka judgment, mandating comprehensive safety guidelines for educational institutions across the nation. The ruling outlined five core principles, required Delhi University and Punjab Technical University to establish grievance cells, and allocated INR10 million for staff training. Now, Chitkara University students at Rajpura protest a ghost rumor while Punjab Police and the Punjab government verify claims, echoing the 1997 call for accountability. The precedent compels administrators to adopt transparent protocols, suggesting future policies will embed digital monitoring to curb misinformation and safeguard student welfare.

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Story summary

Students at Chitkara University protested after a viral ghost and missing-girls rumor spread online.
Punjab police began verifying the rumor but received no names of missing students.
Chitkara University officials denied any death or suicide on campus, calling the claims false.
During the protest, some students damaged a Punjab Police patrol vehicle on the Rajpura campus.

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