SAHIL BHAT
OCT 2: The residents of Leh City in Ladakh heaved a sigh of relief after the relaxation of curfew on Thursday.
It is learnt that the streets are bustling with commuters and padestrians in view of the downgraded restrictions directed by the administration.
Notably, the timings of market opening are from 10 am to 5 pm, providing respite to people who can now step out of their residential establishments. A local resident hailed the move while stating that markets were closed for a week.
Widespread protests erupted in Leh Town demanding Statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule. The protest took shape of violent clashes which claimed 4 lives and injured dozens of people.
Earlier, LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta emphasized that the Central Government commited in fulfilling the needs of the common masses and assured to resolve the matter on a war-footing basis.
In his assurance, LG Kavinder stated that the administration is taking steps to create jobs, and efforts are underway to provide more avenues to common masses.
Meanwhile, the LG Ladakh on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to take assessment of prevailing law and order situation in the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police SD Singh Jamwal, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Senior Superintendent of Police Leh Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials. The officials gave an overview to the LG Kvainder on the latest security scenario and steps undertaken by to maintain tranqulity and stability in the region.
