The agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha cadres have set fire on eight trucks and two motorcycles that were parked at National Cement Factory in Katahari-8, Biratnagar on Friday morning.

The protesters also vandalised two city-rickshaw and eight motorcycles at Mahabir chowk here. They have also obstructed vehicles of media persons.

Meanwhile, a clash occured between the police and protesters after the former baton charged the unruly protesters as acts of vandalism escalated.

Meanwhile, shops have remained closed in the area.

Likewise, police have arrested eight protesters and beefed up the security in the areas.

Meanwhile, an unidentified gang has torched a truck (Na 4 Kha 5983) at Chorniya Bridge last night. The truck was carrying molasses to Kathmandu from Barthawa of Sarlahi district. Police are investigating into the incident.