Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary Bikram Singh Majithia has alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders used Lovely Professional University (LPU) students as "pawns for revenge" during recent protests in Phagwara, Punjab. He has demanded a central probe into the incident and questioned the role of political leaders.Key HighlightsBikram Singh Majithia has accused AAP leaders of using students for political revenge.The allegations relate to unrest at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara.Majithia has demanded a central investigation.Punjab Police has formed a special team to investigate the unrest.What did Bikram Singh Majithia allege?Majithia said students were used during the agitation at LPU. He alleged that people from outside the university were brought in to increase tensions after LPU founder Ashok Mittal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).In a post on social media, Majithia questioned the alleged involvement of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.He also referred to videos that he claimed showed people carrying walkie-talkies, bats and weapons. These claims have not been independently verified."LPU students were used as pawns for revenge," Majithia alleged.He questioned why some people detained during the unrest were reportedly released and asked who had taken that decision.Why did protests break out at LPU?The protests began after claims of sexual assault involving a female student spread on social media. Students gathered on the campus and raised concerns about safety and the university's response.The protest later turned violent. Reports said campus property was damaged and a section of the Delhi-Amritsar national highway was blocked. Police were deployed to control the situation.LPU denied the sexual assault claims, calling them false and fabricated. Police registered a case against an unidentified person and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the matter.What action has Punjab Police taken?Punjab Police said it was investigating the events that led to the unrest. The team will examine CCTV footage, phone records and other evidence.Police also said they were looking into whether outsiders played a role in the violence. Officials said they had spoken with students and university staff to understand their concerns.The university suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28. It also postponed mid-term examinations until further notice. Students were allowed to travel home after consulting their parents or guardians.Why has Majithia demanded a central probe?Majithia wants a central investigation into the alleged political role behind the agitation. He has questioned whether the unrest was linked to political disputes involving leaders and the university's founder.However, his claims about political revenge and the involvement of AAP leaders remain allegations. No independent evidence establishing those claims was reported in the available coverage.The Punjab government has also called for action against anyone found responsible for wrongdoing. Police have said the investigation will examine the available evidence.The incident has raised questions about student safety, campus security and the handling of protests. The police investigation is expected to help establish what happened and whether anyone broke the law.Also Read : LPU Protests: Punjab CM Directs DGP to Visit Campus as University Suspends Classes for 10 Days
