LPU Fighter Jet Incident: Underage Student Arrested for Boarding a MiG-23UM

Police have identified the individual who boarded the Mig‑23UM fighter jet installed outside the campus during the violence at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Fagwara, Punjab, in the LPU Fighter Jet Incident case.

After examining CCTV footage, the police identified the accused and subsequently arrested him.

According to available information, the accused is a minor and a student of LPU. He is said to be from Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. During the investigation of the case, the police identified him based on CCTV footage and other information related to the incident.

Identification of the accused through CCTV in the LPU Fighter Jet Incident

During the violence and vandalism at the university, a picture of a young man climbing onto the Mig‑23UM fighter jet located outside the campus went viral on social media quickly. The picture shows the young man standing on the fighter jet with flames in the background.

After the viral picture appeared, the police took the case seriously and started combing through CCTV footage. During the investigation, the police allegedly identified the young man.

Subsequently, the police arrested the minor from Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Since the accused is a minor, further legal action against him will be taken in accordance with the procedure stipulated under the Juvenile Justice Act.

The accused is said to be a student of LPU

According to information that surfaced during the investigation, the person who boarded the fighter jet is a student at LPU. He is reported to be originally from Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

It is reported that his father is posted as an officer in the DC office in Mandi. However, details regarding a person's identity or family background should be confirmed based on relevant police records or official statements.

The police can also investigate how the minor student reached the scene during the violence and under what circumstances the boarding of the fighter jet occurred.

The picture that went viral on social media

The most discussed aspect of the LPU Fighter Jet Incident was the picture in which the young man was seen on the fighter jet. Because the background showed fire and violence, it spread rapidly on social media.

Various reactions also emerged on social media regarding this picture. However, it is not appropriate to draw conclusions about the entire circumstances of the incident based solely on a viral photo or post. The police investigation will clarify when and under what circumstances the picture was taken.

Mig‑23UM displayed outside LPU campus

The Mig‑23UM fighter jet is displayed outside the LPU campus along with other historic military equipment. According to the university administration, such military equipment is displayed to acquaint and inspire young people with the history and contributions of the Indian armed forces.

University Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal responded to the incident, saying that a Mig‑23 and a tank used in the 1971 war are also displayed outside the campus. According to him, these military…