Birgunj-based businessmen chased away the protesters of Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM), who were holding a sit-in at the Miteri Bridge in Birgunj-Raxaul border point on Tuesday night.

The businessmen chased them away after the protesters stopped them while importing goods to Nepal from Raxual.

The situation became tense after the protesters obstructed the businessmen and the latter resorted to chasing away the Morcha supporters who were in small number during the night time. 

The businessmen and potters set ablaze the bamboo sticks Morcha cadres had placed on the street to obstruct the vehicular movement.

The businessmen have kept the goods at Birgunj customs. They managed to bring in three trucks of goods. The situation at Birgunj entry point is normal.