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Punjab Govt Ordered to Submit LPU Violence Report to Centre in 72 Hours
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the state government to submit its investigation report on the LPU violence incident to the Central Government within 72 hours.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a strict directive regarding the ongoing investigation into the violence incident at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The bench has ordered the Punjab state government to submit its detailed report on the matter to the Central Government within a strict timeline of 72 hours.
The court's order aims to ensure transparency and swift action in the case. By mandating the transfer of the report to the Centre, the judiciary is facilitating a higher-level review of the incident's circumstances and the progress of the local investigation.
Furthermore, the High Court has laid down a specific timeline for the Union Government. Once the report is received, the Centre is expected to make a decision within seven days regarding whether the case should be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further inquiry.
This judicial intervention highlights the gravity of the incident and the need for a clear, accountable path forward in the investigation process, ensuring that all relevant authorities are engaged in a timely manner.
The court's order aims to ensure transparency and swift action in the case. By mandating the transfer of the report to the Centre, the judiciary is facilitating a higher-level review of the incident's circumstances and the progress of the local investigation.
Furthermore, the High Court has laid down a specific timeline for the Union Government. Once the report is received, the Centre is expected to make a decision within seven days regarding whether the case should be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further inquiry.
This judicial intervention highlights the gravity of the incident and the need for a clear, accountable path forward in the investigation process, ensuring that all relevant authorities are engaged in a timely manner.