Students protest and damage police vehicle at Patiala university over rumors
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Students at Chitkara University in Patiala protested and damaged a police vehicle following false social media rumors of a supernatural incident on campus.
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- Hundreds of students protested at Chitkara University after viral social media videos falsely claimed a student suicide occurred and a ghost was haunting the girls' hostel.
- Students alleged that girls were missing and heard screams from the hostel, leading them to damage a police patrol vehicle.
- The university administration dismissed all allegations as baseless and stated that no deaths or suicides occurred on campus.
- Authorities are now investigating the incident to verify student data and quell the spread of misinformation.
What to watch next
- Ongoing police investigation into the source of the misinformation
- Verification of student attendance and safety records by the university
- Potential legal consequences for individuals involved in damaging the police vehicle
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NamedIndia · Chitkara University · Patiala · Punjab
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