ROME, June 2 -- Italian authorities have arrested two Pakistani nationals in connection with the killing of four Pakistani farm workers whose bodies were discovered inside a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, according to local media reports.

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The tragic incident occurred near the village of Amendolara in Italy's southern Calabria region, an area known for its extensive agricultural activity and migrant workforce.

According to reports, the charred vehicle was found at a petrol station, where firefighters responding to the blaze discovered the bodies of four victims inside after extinguishing the fire.

Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that surveillance...