Patiala, October 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Patiala Police have arrested a third accused in connection with the student unrest at Chitkara University, Rajpura, during the intervening night of September 25 and 26, 2026. The latest arrest was made in Fatehabad, Haryana, on Saturday over allegations of spreading misleading information and instigating students through social media.
The accused has been identified as Parth Mehta, a resident of Fatehabad. According to a Patiala Police spokesperson, he allegedly circulated fake and misleading messages on various social media platforms to provoke students and was also linked to activities involving damage to public property and obstruction of public servants performing their official duties.
An FIR was registered at Banur Police Station following the incident, and a detailed investigation was initiated to identify those involved in the unrest.
Police had earlier arrested two accused, identified as Himanshu, a resident of Nangal, and Aryan, a resident of Ambala, in connection with the case.
During the subsequent investigation, the alleged involvement of Parth Mehta emerged, leading to his arrest from Fatehabad. He has been booked in the same FIR under relevant legal provisions.
With his arrest, the total number of accused arrested in the case has risen to three.
Patiala Police are continuing their investigation to identify other individuals allegedly involved in spreading misinformation, instigating students, damaging public property and obstructing public servants in the discharge of their official duties.
Further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses, the police spokesperson said.
Patiala Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and public order and said action would continue against those allegedly involved in activities that disrupt law and order.
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