Ferozepur, March 6 -- A quarrel among children during Holi celebrations escalated into a violent clash between adults in Ferozepur's Kadma village on Wednesday evening, leaving two men dead in an exchange of gunfire.

The deceased were identified as Khilara, alias Munna, 45, a resident of Kadma village, and Judge Singh, a resident of Tibbi Kalan village. Police officials said Khilara had a criminal history, with eight cases registered against him.

According to police, some children had a spat during Holi festivities in the day, following which elders from both groups assembled in the village to resolve the issue.

However, the discussion spiralled into a heated confrontation between the two sides, when Judge Singh allegedly opened fire a...