Bahraich: In a chilling incident that has left Bahraich district in shock, a man allegedly murdered two children before setting his house on fire, killing six people, including himself and members of his family, police officials said on Wednesday.

The horrific incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Tepraha village, under the Mihinpurwa police station limits.

According to locals, the accused, identified as Vijay, first killed two minor children and then locked himself, his wife, and two more children inside the house before setting it ablaze.

Fire quickly engulfed the structure, reducing it to ashes. Villagers and the fire brigade rushed to the spot, but the blaze had already claimed several lives.

The police team, which reached the scene after getting information, said three bodies

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