Saralnama, violence erupted in Gorakhpur's GIDA area after Hanuman Chauhan's death. Angry villagers blocked roads and pelted stones at police, injuring six officers. Police filed a case against 55 people. Four suspects were arrested. The incident began when Chauhan died during treatment in Lucknow, 16 days after a fight over setting up a Durga Puja pandal. His family demanded compensation and a government job. Police are searching for the mastermind behind the stone-pelting incident. Extra forces have been deployed in Nausad and Jawahar Chak village to maintain peace. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 24 Oct, violence erupted in Gorakhpur's GIDA area after Hanuman Chauhan's death
- Angry villagers blocked roads and pelted stones at police, injuring six officers
- Police filed a case against 55 people