Saharsa, February 7 Two people died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Saharsa district, Bihar, on Saturday, a police official said.
Two others, who also consumed the same substance, are in a critical condition, he added.
The incident took place in Fareba village, which falls under the Kanariya police station area.
The deceased have been identified as Raja Sada and Sunny Deol Sada.
Murari Kumar (18) and Sanoj Sada (16) are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Khagaria, the official said.
All four were associated with a dance company.
"Prima facie, it appears that they consumed an insecticide. However, the exact cause of death can be determined after the post-mortem examination report is received," Saharsa SP Himanshu told PTI.
The police have recovered a bottle containing a green and blue substance, and four plastic glasses from a maize field where the four people reportedly went, he added.
Further investigation is ongoing.