Janakpur tense as locals intervene in protest rally

JANAKPUR, Jan 7: Clashes has erupted between local businessmen and cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) at Janaki Chowk here on Thursday.

The locals clashed after the front cadres, who had taken out a rally, tried to close the marketplace.

UDMF leaders have accused Nepali Congress and UML of intervening in the rally.

Motorcycle, Ja 2 pa 5419, of Sadbhawna District Chairman Sanjay Singh and another motorcycle, Ja 3 Pa 2991, of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party District Chairman Rupnarayan Mandal were set on fire during the clashes.

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