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FIMA buffalo march sparks tension in Janakpur

FIMA buffalo march sparks tension in Janakpur

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

A buffalo rally taken out by Federal Inclusive Madhesi Alliance (FIMA) in Gaur, district headquarters of Rautahat district on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

JANAKPURDHAM: The Janakpur area has remained tense due to the Federal Inclusive Madhesi Front's protest since early this morning. The protesters have marched buffalos during the protest. Tension emerged in the area after the clash erupted between protesters and police. The rally was converted into a corner meet at Janak Chok after making a round of the town. The clash is still going on near Gopal Dharmashala and police have fired tear gas to take the situation under control, it is learnt. Tension in Jaleshwor also Meanwhile, Mahottari district headquarters, Jaleshwar area has remained tense due to the UDMF protest since early this morning.