Normal life was affected in Janakpur on Friday after the cadres of Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) and Sanghiya Samabesi Madhesi Gathabandhan started demonstration by burning tyres in various parts of the district.

The bus service that had resumed two days ago was halted again. The educational and business institutions in the market area remained shut due to the demonstration.

The cadres of Madhesi Morcha organised baton rally to protest the killing of three agitators in police firing that took place at Rangeli of Morang district on Thursday.

The situation got tense after the protesters pelted stones at a police station situated at Janaki Temple on Friday noon.