A local journalist has been attacked by the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front cadres in Janakpur on Wednesday. They also called madhes banda in protest against the announcement of the local polls date.

The Madhes-centric parties launched agitation and showed aggression on why the constitution amendment was not prioritized.

Radio journalist Shital Sah was attacked by the mob while returning to office after news reporting about the picketing of the residence of local UML leader Raghubir Mahaseth as RSS reported.

Currently he is undergoing treatment at the Janapkur Zonal Hospital.

Earlier, the cadres of the agitating Front vandalized the house of leader Mahaseth.

Similarly, senior leader of the UML, Bam Dev Gautam was encircled by the irate cadres. It resulted in a clash between the cadres of the UML and Madhesi Front.

Raju Sah and Kul Dip Sah of Sadbhavana Party were injured in the clash. They have also been undergoing treatment at Janakpur Hospital.