
The administration in Leh on Wednesday lifted all restrictions that had been in place for 22 days after violent statehood protests claimed four lives and injured over 80 people.
The district administration had clamped prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on September 24, banning the gathering of five or more people. Since then, no new incident of violence was reported.
In a fresh order issued on Wednesday evening, District Magistrate announced the complete withdrawal of restrictions with immediate effect. The decision was taken based on a report from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh, stating that the situation was peaceful and there was no threat to law and order.
“I do hereby withdraw the restrictions imposed vide this office order dated September 24 with immediate effect,” the District Magistrate said in the order.
Background of the Unrest
The restrictions were imposed after violent clashes broke out between security forces and protesters demanding statehood for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule status. Four people were killed and around 90 others injured during the unrest.
Police later arrested prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on September 26, accusing him of inciting the violence. He was detained under the National Security Act and shifted to Jodhpur jail.