BETTIAH, June 30 -- The Morang chief district officer (CDO) in Nepal on Tuesday released the four companions of Prince Yadav, the deceased brother of Gyan Bindu Academy director Roushan Anand, from the police custody. They had remained in police custody since June 13 in connection with the investigation into Yadav's death.

Talking to Hindustan Times over the phone from Biratnagar in Nepal, Morang police spokesperson Makendra Mishra said Chief District Officer Yub Raj Kattel ordered their release after they were produced before the district administration office and furnished a bond of Rs.25,000 (Nepali currency) each.

The four - Ankit Kumar Yadav, 25, from Saharsa; Roshan Yadav, 27, from Supaul; and Lattu Yadav, 21, and Jayram Yadav, 30...