Lahore is in turmoil as protests erupt following the Punjab College incident, where a female student was allegedly raped at the Punjab College campus 10 in Gulberg. Enraged students stormed the campus, leading to violent clashes with police that left 27 people injured, including five officers. The protests began with students venting their anger by breaking into the college, damaging property, and setting belongings on fire.
Amid the chaos, the college administration had shut the gates and suspended classes, but students forcibly broke through, escalating the situation. As law enforcement arrived to regain control, clashes intensified, resulting in multiple injuries. Rescue teams were dispatched to provide medical aid.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat intervened, engaging with protesters who vandalized classrooms while expressing their frustration. The minister promised to meet their demands and take strict action against those responsible for the alleged assault. However, details such as the girl’s name involved in the Punjab College campus 10 incident have not been disclosed publicly for privacy reasons.
In response to the growing unrest, the Punjab Education Department suspended the registration of the Gulberg campus. The protests also spread to other campuses, including Muslim Town and Airline Society, with students staging demonstrations. Major roads like Gulberg, Ferozepur Road, and Canal Road experienced severe traffic disruptions, affecting daily life across the city.
