Violent Confrontation in Gorakhpur: Villagers Attack Police Van Following Dispute-Related Death

Oct 22, 2025 01:06 am CST

In a tense incident in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, villagers attacked a police van with stones and sticks following the death of Hanuman Chauhan, who was injured in a Durga Puja-related dispute. The confrontation erupted when authorities allegedly failed to register a case against the accused. Several police officers were injured as protesters blocked major roads, demanding justice and family compensation before being pacified by senior officials.