Sajid Raina
Ladakh, Sep 25: With no untoward incident reported on Thursday, restrictions imposed by the district administration remained in place for the second consecutive day in violence-hit Ladakh.
According to the details available, strict restrictions banning assembly of five or more persons remained in place in Leh and other major towns, including Kargil to maintain law and order.
“The situation is under control. No untoward incident was reported on Thursday, and strict restrictions remain in place,” an official said, adding, “Around 50 people involved in the protest, which later turned violent, have been detained. The bodies of the deceased protesters were handed over to their families today.”
The official said that a Congress councillor, who was accused of instigating the protesters, has been booked, and other political leaders spearheading the protests are likely to face action.
In a post on X, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta emphasised the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security and public order across the Union Territory. “Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across Ladakh, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, & proactive measures to safeguard peace, security, & public order across UT,” Office of LG Ladakh posted on X.
Pertinently, the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday had said in a statement that activist Sonam Wangchuk’s provocative speeches led to the violence in Leh.
Meanwhile, the administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools, colleges, coaching centers, and other educational institutions in Leh for two days.
