GORAKHPUR, April 19 -- A constable suffered injuries and a vehicle was damaged after a police team was allegedly attacked by a mob at Tulsipur Crossing in Sant Kabir Nagar district's Mehdawal town in Uttar Pradesh late on Saturday night, officials said on Sunday.

Confirming the incident, superintendent of police (SP) Sandeep Kumar Meena said the mob, which had blocked traffic movement, hurled stones at the police team. The situation was brought under control and four suspected troublemakers were detained. Police are identifying others involved in the attack with the help of CCTV footage.

According to circle officer Sarv Daman Singh, the incident stemmed from a dispute between members of the Yadav and Nishad communities. The confrontatio...