Agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) set a man on fire at Bhatigachha-7, Morang for allegedly smuggling petrol from India. The cadres confronted Bablu Rajbanshi, 28, when he was going towards his garage in Bhatigachha-2 and set him on fire after sprinkling petrol over him. The seriously injured Rajbanshi was taken to Koshi Zonal Hospital, which referred him to Dharan-based BPKIHS for treatment.
