Rumours of ghost and missing girls spark night-long protest in Punjab
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A student protest at a private university in Rajpura was sparked by false rumors regarding missing students.
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- Students at a private university in Rajpura held a protest following false online rumors about missing female students.
- These reports were reportedly linked to a prank regarding a ghost story and an alleged suicide.
- Local police confirmed no students are missing and that the claims were entirely unfounded.
- Clashes occurred between protesters and police, resulting in vehicle damage.
- Investigations are currently underway to identify the origin of these rumors.
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