LEH: Residents of Leh city in Ladakh stepped out in large numbers on Friday as the administration relaxed curfew restrictions imposed after recent violent clashes. The streets witnessed increased movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and local markets reopened, bringing much-needed relief to the public.
Shops and commercial establishments were allowed to operate between 10 am and 6 pm as part of the relaxation. A local resident stated, “The markets were closed for a week.”
The unrest in the region stemmed from protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The demonstrations turned violent in Leh, leading to confrontations with police officials.
