Darbhanga, February 20: As many as three members of a family have been allegedly burnt alive for protesting the demolition of their house in Darbhanga.

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Superintendent of Police (SP), Darbhanga (City) AK Prasad told ANI on Saturday, "3 members of a family were burnt alive for protesting the demolition of their house. Two people including the main accused were arrested in Darbhanga last night. A total of nine accused have been arrested so far."

Further probe in the matter is underway.

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