Jalandhar, 23.04.25-: In a poignant display of unity and compassion, Lovely Professional University (LPU) leadership, faculty, and students gathered to mourn and honour the victims of the recent terror attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The somber event underscored the institution’s unwavering commitment to national solidarity and peace.

Leading the tribute were Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU; Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU; and Dr. Sanjay Modi, Pro Vice-Chancellor of LPU. Together with hundreds of students, staff, and faculty members, they participated in a solemn candlelight march across the university campus, holding the national flag and offering prayers for the departed souls.

In his heartfelt address, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal condemned the barbaric attack and expressed his profound condolences to the bereaved families. “This was a shameful, inhuman act. The perpetrators must face the severest consequences of the law,” he said. “Such acts of terror not only bring immediate suffering but leave long-lasting scars on the soul of the region, especially in areas like Pahalgam where the economy is deeply intertwined with tourism.”