Panjab University witnessed a sharp escalation as 2,000-3,000 protesters breached Gate No 1, overwhelming police restrictions. After a brief clash, demonstrators carrying Khalsa flags forced their entry, with police now allowing access. Several political figures and organization representatives joined the swelling crowd inside the volatile campus.

A close associate of gangster Lucky Patial, Ranbir Singh Rana, was injured in a police encounter on Bhukhdi Road in Kharar. Rana, wanted in multiple criminal cases including firing incidents, was intercepted by the CIA Kharar unit. He allegedly opened fire on the police party, leading to retaliatory fire where he sustained a leg injury.

Panjab University witnessed a tense shutdown as nearly 100 protesters, including prominent figures, breached security at Gate No 2. The group, chanting 'Raj Karega Khalsa,' reached the VC office amidst heavy police presence and sealed gates. The protest, supported by numerous organizations, opposes the university's governance model.