Cadres of agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha and major opposition CPN-UML clashed in Janakpur on Wednesday.

The clash ensued when Morcha cadres went to picket house of UML sister organisation Madhesi Democratic Organisation central chairman Raghubir Mahaseth at Bramhapuri Tol in Janakpur. Morcha said they had gone to picket the house after receiving information that UML leader Bamdev Gautam was residing in Mahaseth's house.

Police said the two sides pelted stones at each other during the scuffle. Morcha has claimed its two cadres were injured while UML has also said there were injuries to its side. Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party Dhanusha Chairman Parmeshwor Sah said UML cadres rounded them up and brutally thrashed them.

UML leader Gautam had reached Janakpur to take part in a party programme. Morcha cadres have been protesting since Gautam arrived Janakpur on Tuesday.

The situation in the area was tense following the clash. Police has now contained the situation.