Protest at Chitkara University Over Unverified Missing Girls Claims
Students at Chitkara University staged a protest over unverified claims of two missing female students. Police have launched a verification process.
A wave of tension gripped the Chitkara University campus in Banur late Friday night after students staged a protest regarding unverified claims that two female students had gone missing from the premises.
Police Launch Investigation Amid Social Media Rumors
The unrest was triggered by reports circulating on social media, which suggested that two girls were missing from the campus. This sparked immediate concern among the student community and their families. Upon receiving information about the protest and the online rumors, the local police moved in to address the situation.
DSP Banur, Sukhdev Singh, confirmed that the authorities are aware of the concerns raised by the students. He noted that while the police have taken official cognisance of the matter, there is currently a lack of specific details regarding the identity of the alleged missing students.
Authorities Urge Calm and Verification Underway
Despite the intense atmosphere created by the protest, law enforcement officials have emphasized that there is no immediate cause for alarm. The police are currently in the process of conducting a thorough verification to ascertain the truth behind the claims.
Key updates from the police include:
- No confirmed identities: As of now, no specific names or details of the students reported missing have been provided by the protesters.
- Safety Assurance: Authorities have assured parents that all students on campus are safe and urged them not to panic.
- Active Inquiry: Police have officially taken a complaint and are gathering facts to determine if any actual incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing as the police work to verify the claims and provide clarity to the students and parents involved. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.