Overview

• Police say Jai Kumar Yadav was allegedly shot dead late Friday in Navtola Dhansauri village in Araria district.
• Relatives of the slain man allegedly set the house of accused Nayan Yadav on fire early Saturday, and he was found dead in the blaze.
• Investigators have not determined whether Nayan was killed before the fire or burned alive, according to the district superintendent of police.
• Forensic experts collected evidence at the scene and both bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations.
• Additional police forces were deployed to prevent further violence, and officers are searching for those involved as many villagers reportedly fled.